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EJ06 CFE

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 48,743 miles

Drive shaft boot perishing

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

Fail 23 May 2026 48,743 miles

Drive shaft boot perishing

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2025 48,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,993 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 43,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 33,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 26,409 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 18,234 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,202 miles

Front brake lever in arkward position but can still be applied

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

Fail 29 May 2015 16,202 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,227 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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EJ06 CFE is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ06 CFE, 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 EJ06 CFE registered?

EJ06 CFE is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is EJ06 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 CFE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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