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MV06 XJC

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,966 mi
Last recorded28,966 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 XJC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,919 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,905 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 28,905 miles

Front Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 27,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,668 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 23,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 20,317 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 20,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 16,307 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 13,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,946 miles

ABS light on

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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MV06 XJC is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow 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 MV06 XJC, 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 MV06 XJC registered?

MV06 XJC is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is MV06 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 XJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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