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GS06 WAL

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,590 mi
Last recorded59,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS06 WAL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 59,590 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,287 miles

drive housing gaiter

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,265 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released appears to stop on or not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

drive housing gaiter

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,566 miles

Rear lamp

driveshaft gaiter

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,206 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Shock slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,341 miles

Rear Slightly reduced damping.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,688 miles

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

lower front wishbone ball joint gator split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,150 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,983 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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GS06 WAL is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GS06 WAL, 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 GS06 WAL registered?

GS06 WAL is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is GS06 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS06 WAL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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