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VU56 PLZ

2006 BMW F800ST

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW F800ST23,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 PLZ
MakeBMW
ModelF800ST
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 43,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 42,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,272 miles

Slight oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 4 Sep 2020 24,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 14,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 9,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,937 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 4,933 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 85 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800ST?

Based on 3,197 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
1,220
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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VU56 PLZ is a 2006 BMW F800ST in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW F800ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 23,014 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 F800ST fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800ST typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this BMW F800ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 PLZ registered?

VU56 PLZ is a 2006 BMW F800ST, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is VU56 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 PLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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