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FY56 YJN

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,782 mi
Last recorded48,782 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 48,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 48,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,776 miles

fork top yoke has slight freeplay

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 43,405 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,886 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,559 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 YJN is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

FY56 YJN is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is FY56 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 YJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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