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261 RKK

2006 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 RKK
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 125,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 125,879 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 121,462 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,461 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2021 105,732 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,712 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,691 miles

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,491 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,932 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,280 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,807 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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261 RKK is a 2006 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,300 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 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 261 RKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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261 RKK is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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