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EK55 UFR

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,184 mi
Last recorded38,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UFR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,437 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 30,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,342 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 30,342 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,358 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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EK55 UFR is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK55 UFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 UFR registered?

EK55 UFR is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is EK55 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 UFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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