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HV56 CEF

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,735 mi
Last recorded38,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 36,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 36,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,653 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 23,442 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 23,442 miles

Drive chain excessively loose adjust (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,931 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 21,931 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 21,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,085 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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HV56 CEF is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV56 CEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV56 CEF registered?

HV56 CEF is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HV56 CEF safe to buy?

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