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OV56 LVE

2006 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,316 mi
Last recorded47,316 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LVE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 47,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 41,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 41,062 miles

the rear tyre is very slightly cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2021 39,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 39,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,429 miles

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

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 LVE is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

OV56 LVE is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is OV56 LVE safe to buy?

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