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RO06 BWZ

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BWZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 50,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,746 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 37,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 33,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,336 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 9,336 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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 BWZ is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow 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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

RO06 BWZ is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is RO06 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 BWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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