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RF06 EXB

2006 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,307 mi
Last recorded40,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EXB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 40,307 miles

Drive shaft boot perished.

Fail 10 Jul 2024 40,307 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft boot perished.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,803 miles

Front and rear tyre pressures low.

Front tyre has light cracking to surface.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,424 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 28,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,638 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 13,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 12,045 miles

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

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

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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RF06 EXB is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Red 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 RF06 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF06 EXB?

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What year was RF06 EXB registered?

RF06 EXB is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is RF06 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 EXB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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