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FE06 CHY

2006 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CHY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 55,311 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 54,840 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 54,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,365 miles

Nearside Hand-guard damaged, not insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 47,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 20,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,939 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 CHY is a 2006 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FE06 CHY, 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 FE06 CHY?

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What year was FE06 CHY registered?

FE06 CHY is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is FE06 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 CHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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