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FY06 LJU

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,023 mi
Last recorded26,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 LJU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,037 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,166 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,047 miles

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

Ignition switch slightly defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 20,012 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Ignition switch slightly defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,724 miles

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

front suspension ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,239 miles

some splliting on front ball joint dust cover

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 12,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,322 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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FY06 LJU is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY06 LJU, 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 FY06 LJU registered?

FY06 LJU is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is FY06 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 LJU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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