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RV56 XOS

2006 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,177 mi
Last recorded41,177 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 41,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,705 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 38,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,666 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 32,659 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 30,055 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))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 24,789 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 24,771 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 24,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,826 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 XOS is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

RV56 XOS is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 October 2006.

Is RV56 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 XOS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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