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FV55 ULJ

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ULJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 14 May 2024 87,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,805 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 7 Jun 2023 84,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 May 2022 78,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 70,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,064 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 42,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,998 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,842 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,428 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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FV55 ULJ is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 ULJ, 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 FV55 ULJ registered?

FV55 ULJ is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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