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FE06 CHJ

2006 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW F Series19,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CHJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 64,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 64,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 62,830 miles

CENTRE STAND STIFF AND CORRODED

Fail 28 Aug 2024 62,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

centre stand stiff and corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot peg incomplete

Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear foot peg incomplete

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,154 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from forks, drones under brake test (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks leaking N/S worse, contaminated front brake pads (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,461 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,326 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,260 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,260 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 41,127 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain clip missing (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front forks misting (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 35,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 32,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 25,554 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,650 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,408 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,266 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

righthand rear pillion footrest is part broken,but still can be used!

Fail 9 Nov 2009 18,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

righthand rear pillion footrest is part broken,but still can be used!

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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FE06 CHJ is a 2006 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FE06 CHJ, 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 FE06 CHJ registered?

FE06 CHJ is a 2006 BMW F Series, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is FE06 CHJ safe to buy?

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