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2006 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 XML
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 24,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,386 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,337 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,188 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 21,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front and rear discs have minor pitting

Front suspension has reduced damping

No pillion seat fitted at time of test

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

Pass 23 May 2017 20,772 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 20,749 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 20,301 miles

Battery securing strap not fitted but battery still secure

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 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2015 20,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,415 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 19,415 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,413 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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RV56 XML is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV56 XML, 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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RV56 XML is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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