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FV56 UYE

2006 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 UYE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,772 miles

Brake failure warning light displayed on dashboard. Presenter states servo and ABS have been removed. Brake efficiency tested satisfactory.

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 67,772 miles

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

Brake failure warning light displayed on dashboard. Presenter states servo and ABS have been removed. Brake efficiency tested satisfactory.

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,212 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 63,211 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Brake failure warning light displayed on dashboard.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,451 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,803 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,256 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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FV56 UYE is a 2006 BMW R Series in Blue 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 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 FV56 UYE, 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 FV56 UYE registered?

FV56 UYE is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is FV56 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 UYE 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.

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