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LK56 MWE

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 MWE
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 85,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust nuts bolts corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake effort low on nearside rear

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 78,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake effort only just met requirements low effort on nearside rear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,736 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,358 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 64,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,601 miles

Fluid leak (offside front)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fluid leak (offside front)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,855 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,855 miles

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

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

Low tyre pressure warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre under pressured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,502 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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LK56 MWE is a 2006 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LK56 MWE, 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 LK56 MWE registered?

LK56 MWE is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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