2006 BMW F800 S 0.8L Petrol · RJ06 ACV
2006 BMW F800 S (0.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 35,246 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW F800 S
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ06 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 35,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ06 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW F800 S (RJ06 ACV) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RJ06 ACV Mileage History
- 20/09/202233,824 mi
- 25/09/202334,445 mi+621 mi
- 25/09/202435,001 mi+556 mi
- 13/10/202535,158 mi+157 mi
- 13/10/202635,246 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This BMW F800 S presents a tidy MOT record with five consecutive passes, making it a reasonable used-bike candidate. However, the very low annual mileage warrants closer scrutiny of storage, battery health, and overall mechanical condition before committing.
Although every MOT entry is clean, this is a 20-year-old machine and the MOT test is a fairly narrow safety and emissions check. For a bike of this age, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist or marque-independent workshop is essential, covering the chain and sprockets, fork seals, brake lines (rubber deteriorates with age regardless of mileage), coolant hoses, and the brake fluid (which is hygroscopic and should be changed every two years). The original sale date of June 2006 means many components will be reaching the end of their natural service life. Check for documentation of cambelt or valve-clearance work if applicable to the F800 platform, and inspect the battery — bikes that see very low annual mileage frequently suffer from flat or failed batteries that need replacement. There are no MOT failures or advisories to negotiate against directly, but the age alone justifies budgeting for consumable replacement.
Insurance for an 800cc sports-tourer should sit in the middle groups, with premiums for experienced riders typically in the £250-£400 per year range. Fuel economy on the F800 is reasonable for the class, generally returning 45-55 mpg depending on riding style, giving a real-world range from a modest tank of around 130-160 miles. Road tax is minimal for a sub-1000cc petrol bike of this era, and major servicing intervals tend to fall every 6,000-12,000 miles, with valve checks a known cost item on the parallel-twin. Annual tyres are likely at this age given the mileage pattern, and budget for premium rubber if the bike is used spiritedly.
Given the very low annual mileage, pay particular attention to signs of long-term storage rather than wear: surface corrosion on chain, sprockets, exhaust, and brake discs; perished rubber components including hoses and gaiters; and stale brake fluid that may have absorbed moisture over many seasons. Even though no MOT advisories were recorded, older bikes frequently show brake-pad wear, fork-seal weeping, and tyre cracking once rubber passes the five-year mark. Inspect the electrical system, including the indicator and instrument cluster operation, as BMWs of this vintage can suffer from connector corrosion. Check for any oil leaks around the engine casings and final drive, and confirm the cooling system has been flushed within the last few years regardless of mileage.
This 2006 BMW F800 S in red has covered just 35,158 miles over twenty years, equating to roughly 1,750 miles per year on average. Five MOT tests are on file between 2021 and 2025, all of which were passed with no advisories or failures recorded. The consistent pass pattern is encouraging, though buyers should not interpret MOT cleanliness as proof of mechanical soundness, particularly given the low usage profile.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the BMW F800 S, so the model's general reputation cannot be quantified from this dataset. The F800 parallel-twin is generally regarded as a competent middleweight, but without group-level statistics this assessment relies solely on the individual test record.
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