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S8 UWN

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,209 mi
Last recorded59,209 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 UWN
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 59,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,208 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 58,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 50,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,255 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,479 miles

wipers smear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,655 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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S8 UWN is a 2006 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S8 UWN, 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 S8 UWN registered?

S8 UWN is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is S8 UWN safe to buy?

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