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R9 DSV

2006 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DSV
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,765 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 105,254 miles

Emits high level of white smoke at idle and when accelerating.

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Rear Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jul 2023 105,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non white background. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Emits high level of white smoke at idle and when accelerating.

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower rear arm inner bush deteriorated.

Offside Rear Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,929 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))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

re call notice applies too this vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,515 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,428 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 32,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,655 miles

os and ns rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,655 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

os and ns rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,384 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

There is evidance of the front wheels touching the splash guards. Wheels did not touch the splash guards on a lock to lock test.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

There is evidance of the front wheels touching the splash guards. Wheels did not touch the splash guards on a lock to lock test.

Pass 14 May 2010 20,847 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 20,832 miles

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

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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R9 DSV is a 2006 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R9 DSV, 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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R9 DSV is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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