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EX06 RZF

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 RZF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,623 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 49,116 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 47,051 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 45,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 44,056 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 44,056 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 41,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 39,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,881 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 39,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 7,524 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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EX06 RZF is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX06 RZF, 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 EX06 RZF registered?

EX06 RZF is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is EX06 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 RZF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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