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M123 SHF

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 SHF
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 112,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 112,634 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible blue led lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working x2 led angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp heavily condensated

lack of battery power

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 110,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm balljoint exessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,797 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has a wear on the outside edges

Pass 16 May 2013 47,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,674 miles

both front brake discs pitted not a fail so advise

Fail 3 May 2011 27,631 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted not a fail so advise

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,406 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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M123 SHF 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 71.4%.

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 M123 SHF, 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 M123 SHF registered?

M123 SHF is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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