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FD06 WGG

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 WGG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,534 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,299 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 45,001 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,924 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,416 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 21,416 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,915 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 13,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 12,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 10,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,280 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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FD06 WGG is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FD06 WGG, 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.

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What year was FD06 WGG registered?

FD06 WGG is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is FD06 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 WGG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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