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NM06 MXR

2006 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,316 mi
Last recorded26,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 MXR
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 26,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 25,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,914 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 22,914 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 19,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 19,942 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,989 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 13,989 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,036 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,117 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,127 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,105 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 8,790 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 6,303 miles

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

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

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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NM06 MXR is a 2006 BMW F Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NM06 MXR, 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 NM06 MXR registered?

NM06 MXR is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is NM06 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 MXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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