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LJ06 CSO

2006 BMW R1200GS

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R1200GS24,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 CSO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,785 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,684 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 20,684 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,319 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 13,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 11,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,862 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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LJ06 CSO is a 2006 BMW R1200GS in Red 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 LJ06 CSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ06 CSO?

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What year was LJ06 CSO registered?

LJ06 CSO is a 2006 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 8 April 2006.

Is LJ06 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 CSO 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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