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LF56 YSC

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,848 mi
Last recorded30,848 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 30,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 26,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 26,568 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 25,713 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,564 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,689 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,565 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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LF56 YSC is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

LF56 YSC is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is LF56 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 YSC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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