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R24 WDS

2006 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,240 mi
Last recorded97,240 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 WDS
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,885 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,034 miles

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

vehicle has had a registration transfer previous reg LT56 WVW

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,322 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Feb 2016 76,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,796 miles

o/s/f inner air ducting loose

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,767 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

front of vehicle dirty under vehicle)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,359 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 56,352 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R24 WDS is a 2006 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R24 WDS, 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 R24 WDS registered?

R24 WDS is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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