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S26 FSM

2006 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 FSM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 57,780 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2023 56,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,649 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,741 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,110 miles

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 12 Apr 2013 28,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,811 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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S26 FSM 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S26 FSM, 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 S26 FSM registered?

S26 FSM is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is S26 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 FSM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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