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LF56 BVS

2006 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,817 mi
Last recorded23,817 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 BVS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LF56 BVS is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF56 BVS, 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 LF56 BVS registered?

LF56 BVS is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is LF56 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 BVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF56 BVS have outstanding finance?

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