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GD06 XCG

2006 BMW 650

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,342 mi
Last recorded166,342 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 XCG
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 166,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,085 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust hanger brocken but still supported well

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2023 154,057 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust hanger brocken but still supported well

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 150,586 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 150,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,549 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 130,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,405 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,763 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,014 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,694 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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GD06 XCG is a 2006 BMW 650 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD06 XCG, 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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GD06 XCG is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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