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YP56 KWB

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,782 mi
Last recorded27,782 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KWB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,782 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 26,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 24,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,409 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,688 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 21,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,094 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 15,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 9,461 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,145 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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YP56 KWB is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 25,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP56 KWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YP56 KWB registered?

YP56 KWB is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YP56 KWB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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