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HJ56 SYO

2006 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,879 mi
Last recorded25,879 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 SYO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,879 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 25,866 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 25,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,165 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 24,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,004 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 24,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,908 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 22,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front brake lever slightly bent.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,788 miles

Right hand footrest hanger cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,264 miles

front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits

Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,396 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,433 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HJ56 SYO is a 2006 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ56 SYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ56 SYO registered?

HJ56 SYO is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is HJ56 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ56 SYO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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