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EJ06 CHD

2006 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CHD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 58,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2026 58,513 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 56,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 55,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,928 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 49,928 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,099 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 34,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 31,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 31,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 23,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,402 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 CHD is a 2006 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CHD, 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 EJ06 CHD registered?

EJ06 CHD is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ06 CHD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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