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FV06 MUW

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 MUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 21,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 20,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 18,428 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 17,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 17,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,384 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 14,902 miles

Offside Front inner brake pad worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,737 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 13,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,806 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 4,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 1,808 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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FV06 MUW is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV06 MUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 MUW registered?

FV06 MUW is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is FV06 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 MUW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV06 MUW have outstanding finance?

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