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EK56 UBD

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,751 mi
Last recorded24,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UBD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 21,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 16,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 15,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,553 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 10,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,379 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 9,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,918 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,388 miles

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

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

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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EK56 UBD is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EK56 UBD, 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 EK56 UBD registered?

EK56 UBD is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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