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FG56 VSN

2006 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,865 mi
Last recorded11,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 VSN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 11,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 11,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 11,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,770 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 11,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 10,802 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 9,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 9,205 miles

Some of the LED'S not working on the rear light,but more than 50% is still working.

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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FG56 VSN is a 2006 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG56 VSN, 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 FG56 VSN?

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What year was FG56 VSN registered?

FG56 VSN is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is FG56 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 VSN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG56 VSN have outstanding finance?

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