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YS06 PNV

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,894 mi
Last recorded56,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 PNV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 56,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,485 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 55,485 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,864 miles

posable slight noise front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 52,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 46,390 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick all fronts (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,647 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 43,647 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,853 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,328 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,470 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,087 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 16,087 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,180 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 13,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YS06 PNV is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS06 PNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS06 PNV registered?

YS06 PNV is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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