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FY56 OSA

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,402 mi
Last recorded39,402 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OSA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 39,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 38,449 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 38,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 22,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 21,792 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,207 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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FY56 OSA is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black 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 FY56 OSA, 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 FY56 OSA registered?

FY56 OSA is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is FY56 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 OSA 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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