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HD06 AXW

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,771 mi
Last recorded52,771 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 AXW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,771 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 45,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,238 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,693 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 42,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 42,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 41,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 41,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,858 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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HD06 AXW is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD06 AXW, 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 HD06 AXW registered?

HD06 AXW is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is HD06 AXW safe to buy?

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