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FL56 OGN

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 50,830 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 50,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,278 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,278 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 41,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 36,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,029 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 28,116 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,116 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,783 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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FL56 OGN is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL56 OGN, 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 FL56 OGN registered?

FL56 OGN is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is FL56 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 OGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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