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RJ06 CFU

2006 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,316 mi
Last recorded48,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 CFU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,316 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 48,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 42,098 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,646 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 36,490 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 36,432 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 34,377 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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,516 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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RJ06 CFU is a 2006 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ06 CFU, 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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RJ06 CFU is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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