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PJ06 YLF

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 YLF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 58,886 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,546 miles

Central Front slight oil leak from engine

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 47,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 37,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,192 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 35,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,683 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 28,683 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 19,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,207 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,982 miles

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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PJ06 YLF is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow 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 PJ06 YLF, 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 PJ06 YLF registered?

PJ06 YLF is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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