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RO06 BHV

2006 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,516 mi
Last recorded37,516 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BHV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,839 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,938 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 24,938 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,907 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2013 24,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,262 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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RO06 BHV is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO06 BHV, 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 RO06 BHV registered?

RO06 BHV is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is RO06 BHV safe to buy?

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