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FE06 CHX

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CHX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,596 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 42,649 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Cable Catching (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 40,886 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 40,851 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock has Reduced Damping Effect

Fail 21 Oct 2021 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Shock Has Reduced Damping Effect

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,710 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 36,677 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,217 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,510 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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FE06 CHX is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 FE06 CHX, 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 FE06 CHX registered?

FE06 CHX is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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