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RO06 BKG

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,168 mi
Last recorded26,168 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BKG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 26,168 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 24,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 23,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,169 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,441 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,121 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 16,586 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,302 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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 BKG is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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