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RO56 HNU

2006 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 HNU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 83,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 30,143 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,034 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 19,034 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 3,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 3,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,998 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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RO56 HNU is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Silver 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 RO56 HNU, 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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What year was RO56 HNU registered?

RO56 HNU is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is RO56 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 HNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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