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OV56 BYD

2006 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,484 mi
Last recorded38,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BYD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 36,665 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2020 36,542 miles

Rear Rear tyre has been plugged.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 36,467 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure brake pad locking (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 36,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,875 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,572 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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OV56 BYD is a 2006 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV56 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV56 BYD registered?

OV56 BYD is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is OV56 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 BYD 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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