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PN56 GCY

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,244 mi
Last recorded42,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 GCY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 40,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Headlight adjuster preset lever set on high ! (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,396 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 39,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,445 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 28,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,543 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,861 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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PN56 GCY is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PN56 GCY, 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 PN56 GCY registered?

PN56 GCY is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is PN56 GCY safe to buy?

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