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RX56 XYW

2006 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,204 mi
Last recorded18,204 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XYW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 10,389 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,981 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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RX56 XYW is a 2006 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX56 XYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX56 XYW registered?

RX56 XYW is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RX56 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 XYW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX56 XYW have outstanding finance?

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