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M6 FXB

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FXB
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,498 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 54,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,756 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 53,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak/s

Fail 8 Dec 2016 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball-joint points upwards (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball-joint points upwards (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak/s

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak/s

Pass 24 Dec 2014 46,095 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,095 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,684 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,317 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 28,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,604 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
Full BMW 650 reliability report

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M6 FXB is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 73,284 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 M6 FXB, 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 21 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 FXB registered?

M6 FXB is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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