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EJ06 CGO

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,974 mi
Last recorded23,974 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CGO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 23,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 23,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 23,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,629 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,512 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,459 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 23,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 20,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,117 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 15,479 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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EJ06 CGO is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ06 CGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ06 CGO registered?

EJ06 CGO is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is EJ06 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 CGO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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