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AM06 AWO

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 AWO
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 121,109 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 121,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front exhaust down pipe securing nuts missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on edge/cracked/damage to outer wall and tearing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front exhaust down pipe securing nuts excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,412 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 117,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,835 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,526 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 109,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,078 miles

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

parking brake performance near limit

Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,700 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,871 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,929 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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AM06 AWO is a 2006 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AM06 AWO, 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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What year was AM06 AWO registered?

AM06 AWO is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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