MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Small oil leak from engine
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Small oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?
Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG56 GWL is a 2006 BMW R1200GS in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2006 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 24,675 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG56 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EG56 GWL registered?
EG56 GWL is a 2006 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 1 January 2006.
Is EG56 GWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EG56 GWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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