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YT56 TUW

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 TUW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 48,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,568 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 43,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,008 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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YT56 TUW is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YT56 TUW, 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

How do I check the history of YT56 TUW?

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What year was YT56 TUW registered?

YT56 TUW is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YT56 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 TUW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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