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KG56 XUV

2006 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,824 mi
Last recorded65,824 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 XUV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 61,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,953 miles

Mudguard Catching on rear tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,387 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 41,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 35,439 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,256 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,044 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 17,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,062 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 10,610 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 10,610 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,466 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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KG56 XUV is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG56 XUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG56 XUV registered?

KG56 XUV is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KG56 XUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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