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LD56 ZJZ

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ZJZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,384 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,719 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 56,718 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,448 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak Various oil leaks present ()

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,241 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,276 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

N/S/F indicator lens broken

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 35,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,214 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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LD56 ZJZ is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD56 ZJZ, 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 LD56 ZJZ registered?

LD56 ZJZ is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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