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OV56 LUW

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,534 mi
Last recorded27,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 26,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 25,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 24,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 24,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,953 miles

DWA Warning - Flat Alarm Battery

Swingarm Upper Boot Deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2018 22,669 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,600 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,483 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 18,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,536 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 9,669 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 9,665 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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OV56 LUW is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV56 LUW, 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.

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What year was OV56 LUW registered?

OV56 LUW is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 October 2006.

Is OV56 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 LUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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