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HC08 BCV

2006 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 BCV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 46,081 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 45,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 45,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,131 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 45,131 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,338 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 36,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,078 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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HC08 BCV is a 2006 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HC08 BCV, 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 HC08 BCV?

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What year was HC08 BCV registered?

HC08 BCV is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is HC08 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC08 BCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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