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LF56 GCU

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,720 mi
Last recorded20,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 GCU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 20,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 15,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 15,246 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 8,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 1,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 1,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 1,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 1,649 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 1,649 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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 GCU is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

LF56 GCU is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF56 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 GCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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