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EJ56 VLO

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VLO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 29,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 27,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 25,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 22,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 16,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 5,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 5,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 5,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 5,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 5,211 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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EJ56 VLO is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ56 VLO, 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 EJ56 VLO registered?

EJ56 VLO is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is EJ56 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 VLO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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