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GSZ 1071

2006 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 1071
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 30,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 29,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 28,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 28,460 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,872 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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GSZ 1071 is a 2006 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GSZ 1071, 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

How do I check the history of GSZ 1071?

You can check the full history of GSZ 1071 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GSZ 1071 registered?

GSZ 1071 is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is GSZ 1071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSZ 1071 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSZ 1071 have outstanding finance?

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