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EK56 UBJ

2006 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,320 mi
Last recorded80,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UBJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,847 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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EK56 UBJ is a 2006 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EK56 UBJ, 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

How do I check the history of EK56 UBJ?

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What year was EK56 UBJ registered?

EK56 UBJ is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is EK56 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 UBJ shows 6 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.

Does EK56 UBJ have outstanding finance?

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