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VE06 MSY

2006 BMW F Series

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 MSY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2025 82,677 miles

Brake disc contaminated front right hand (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive belt pulley so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2024 81,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 80,804 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forks top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,685 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,172 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 73,900 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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)

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

Rear o/s/r led combined tail light faulty built in to top box

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 62,414 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,967 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 47,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake pedal travel is excessive but can still be applied to lock brake

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,528 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake pedal travel is excessive but can still be applied to lock brake

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,349 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 10,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 3,232 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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VE06 MSY is a 2006 BMW F Series in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE06 MSY, 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 VE06 MSY registered?

VE06 MSY is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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