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EF56 ACV

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ACV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,493 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear drive shaft has slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2025 68,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear drive shaft has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,682 miles

non damped fork legs have slight oil seep

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,041 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

non damped type fork legs have slight oil seep

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,264 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,645 miles

Nearside Front telelever stanchion has slight oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,618 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front telelever stanchion has slight oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 56,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,026 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 55,026 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,477 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 54,477 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,544 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 52,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,159 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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EF56 ACV is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 25,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF56 ACV registered?

EF56 ACV is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is EF56 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 ACV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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