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RV56 XPX

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 XPX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 90,182 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 87,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,034 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 79,832 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm/propjoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,332 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front tyre on 1mm limit

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,754 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 27,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,195 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 XPX is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPX, 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

How do I check the history of RV56 XPX?

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What year was RV56 XPX registered?

RV56 XPX is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is RV56 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 XPX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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