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J44 BFR

2006 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,215 mi
Last recorded147,215 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BFR
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 147,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Strong advise leaking from rack pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 144,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Strong advise leaking from rack pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 122,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 112,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,845 miles

Both rear wishbone lower front rubber bushes peeling but no excessive movment

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

Front and rear tyres getting close to legal limit

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,974 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,494 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,316 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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J44 BFR is a 2006 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J44 BFR, 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 J44 BFR registered?

J44 BFR is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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