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KW56 AXG

2006 BMW R1200GS

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,538 mi
Last recorded50,538 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R1200GS24,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 AXG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 50,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,891 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2023 47,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,228 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 42,228 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,873 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,532 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,722 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 4,712 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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KW56 AXG is a 2006 BMW R1200GS 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 R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 24,675 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW56 AXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW56 AXG registered?

KW56 AXG is a 2006 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is KW56 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 AXG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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