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RO06 BYK

2006 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,126 mi
Last recorded31,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BYK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,173 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 30,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust where header pipes join main system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 27,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 20,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 18,416 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2012 15,966 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 15,964 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2011 12,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 May 2010 9,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 May 2009 7,502 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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RO06 BYK is a 2006 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO06 BYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO06 BYK registered?

RO06 BYK is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is RO06 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 BYK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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