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HG55 SFF

2006 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,460 mi
Last recorded30,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 SFF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 30,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,693 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Cush Drive Rubbers Worn

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 27,780 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 27,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,601 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock Has Reduced Damping

Pass 20 Dec 2021 24,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 23,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 22,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,366 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 20,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,075 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,883 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel capseal slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,154 miles

fuel cap seal has slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,201 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 16,201 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,954 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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HG55 SFF is a 2006 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 19,044 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 SFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG55 SFF registered?

HG55 SFF is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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