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EG56 GWL

2006 BMW R1200GS

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,231 mi
Last recorded56,231 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R1200GS24,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG56 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,231 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 56,216 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,187 miles

Small oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Dec 2020 56,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,822 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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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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