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FD06 WGO

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 WGO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,946 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,856 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 46,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,945 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,593 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,572 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

headlight aim set low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,648 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,596 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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 WGO is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WGO, 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 FD06 WGO registered?

FD06 WGO is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is FD06 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 WGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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