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RO06 BJY

2006 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,234 mi
Last recorded25,234 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BJY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 25,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 25,227 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 25,227 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 22,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 17,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,342 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 7,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 6,317 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,730 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 BJY is a 2006 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJY, 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

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What year was RO06 BJY registered?

RO06 BJY is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RO06 BJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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