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SL06 BVO

2006 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 BVO
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,766 miles

Engine burning oil

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Brake sensor wire not conected

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,612 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside 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 Nov 2021 65,082 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened side (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,784 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,903 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2011 20,896 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,222 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SL06 BVO is a 2006 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL06 BVO, 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 SL06 BVO registered?

SL06 BVO is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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