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YT56 TSY

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 TSY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 78,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 73,976 miles

Rear REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY.

Pass 3 Jul 2021 71,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,486 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 66,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 60,176 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 60,176 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,262 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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YT56 TSY is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT56 TSY, 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 YT56 TSY registered?

YT56 TSY is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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