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PL06 ENW

2006 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,327 mi
Last recorded29,327 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 ENW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,327 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 29,327 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake master cylinder leaking Fluid leaking from rear brake master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 29,327 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure front left hand mount cracked (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front clutch cable interferes with clocks. (no adverse effect to steering)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 29,327 miles

Front indicator mount broken

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front clutch cable interfering with headlight

Front front brake pad friction lining damaged slightly

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 29,327 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front clutch cable interfering with headlight

Front front brake pad friction lining damaged slightly

Front indicator mount broken

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

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected handlebar mirrors interfering with steering full lock. (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,297 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise Misting Front Tube O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,079 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre tread not clearly visible Rear Tyre below 1 mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise Misting Front Tube O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,041 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,804 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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PL06 ENW is a 2006 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL06 ENW, 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 PL06 ENW registered?

PL06 ENW is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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