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LA06 BZU

2006 BMW F Series

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,310 mi
Last recorded33,310 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 BZU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 33,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,318 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 30,317 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high led bulb installed (4.1.2 (a))

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

front abs sensor, clutch cable adjuster, and gear linkage fixings loose. i recomend coplete bike nut and bolt check

Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 28,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,318 miles

Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,900 miles

handle bars slightly deformed

Fail 7 May 2019 27,900 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

handle bars slightly deformed

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,755 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,897 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear (front)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 17,897 miles

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

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

Uneven tyre wear (front)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,734 miles

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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LA06 BZU is a 2006 BMW F Series in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA06 BZU, 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 LA06 BZU registered?

LA06 BZU is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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