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R333 CEW

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 CEW
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,229 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 88,229 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 81,950 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,590 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,564 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,914 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,773 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres have light cracking in treads.

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,742 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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R333 CEW 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 76.2%.

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 R333 CEW, 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 R333 CEW registered?

R333 CEW is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is R333 CEW safe to buy?

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