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NJ56 ZBN

2006 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,403 mi
Last recorded70,403 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 70,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,263 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 38,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,451 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,451 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front brake binding on, not allowing wheel to spin as freely as it should. i recommend stripping and cleaning the calipers (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,097 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,274 miles

Front disc bolts are of non standard material

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,054 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front disc bolts are light weight material and not recommended for road use.

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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NJ56 ZBN is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 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 NJ56 ZBN, 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 NJ56 ZBN registered?

NJ56 ZBN is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is NJ56 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ56 ZBN 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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