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EO56 CCU

2006 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,778 mi
Last recorded30,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 CCU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 30,778 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 30,778 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 30,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 27,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 26,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 24,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 21,976 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,072 miles

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

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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EO56 CCU is a 2006 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO56 CCU, 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 EO56 CCU registered?

EO56 CCU is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is EO56 CCU safe to buy?

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