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HV56 WJE

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,954 mi
Last recorded11,954 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 WJE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 11,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 10,459 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 10,394 miles

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 9,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 7,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,492 miles

abs lamp does not go off

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,998 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 4,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 2,907 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 2,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,862 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 WJE is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

HV56 WJE is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is HV56 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 WJE 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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