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R888 MUS

2006 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,498 mi
Last recorded121,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 MUS
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 121,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 114,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 106,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,101 miles

crack front screen but not in drivers vision

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,560 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,750 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,865 miles

door sill covers fitted

under shields fitted too under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,865 miles

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

door sill covers fitted

under shields fitted too under side of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2010 48,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,991 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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R888 MUS is a 2006 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R888 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R888 MUS registered?

R888 MUS is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is R888 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 MUS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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