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EJ56 VLM

2006 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 40,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 39,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,877 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc showing signs of wear with light surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 32,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 31,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 26,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,947 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 23,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 20,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,045 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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EJ56 VLM is a 2006 BMW F Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ56 VLM, 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 EJ56 VLM registered?

EJ56 VLM is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is EJ56 VLM safe to buy?

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