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B5 AHR

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AHR
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,745 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))

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

Rear brake pads getting low

tyre light staying on in display

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,635 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached nuts missing at rear of catalytic converter (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

tyre light on

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,499 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,661 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,257 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 May 2014 77,257 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 8 May 2014 77,183 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tpms indicating a fault

Pass 8 May 2013 72,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

Fail 3 May 2012 69,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre walls damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 69,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre walls damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,324 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,772 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges- Advise replacement ASAP

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B5 AHR is a 2006 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B5 AHR, 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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B5 AHR is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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