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RO06 BJU

2006 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 BJU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 16,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 16,695 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,147 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 16,110 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,342 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear brake sticking slightly

rear tyre has slight cracks

right hand rear footpeg pin has no locking device but is still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 12,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 6,000 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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RO06 BJU is a 2006 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO06 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 BJU registered?

RO06 BJU is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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