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RO06 OGW

2006 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,181 mi
Last recorded34,181 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 OGW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 34,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,956 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 33,946 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 33,622 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 33,185 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 33,184 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 32,512 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.05mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,541 miles

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 26,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play at front fork linkage

Pass 6 May 2011 22,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,480 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 OGW is a 2006 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

RO06 OGW is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is RO06 OGW safe to buy?

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