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RV56 XMU

2006 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,331 mi
Last recorded12,331 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 XMU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 12,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 12,214 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 11,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 11,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,625 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing or final drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 11,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,080 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine bellhousing area ()

Rear Slight play in final drive pivot bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2018 11,057 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from rear of engine bellhousing area ()

Rear Slight play in final drive pivot bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,927 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 10,927 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,346 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,269 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox joint.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 7,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 7,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 6,789 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 XMU is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV56 XMU, 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 RV56 XMU registered?

RV56 XMU is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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