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FE56 TTZ

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 TTZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 61,780 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 61,042 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,088 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,459 miles

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

Rear shock absorber slightly reduced damping

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,299 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 26,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 26,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,556 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 25,556 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,141 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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FE56 TTZ is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE56 TTZ, 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 FE56 TTZ registered?

FE56 TTZ is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is FE56 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 TTZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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