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SO55 SEA

2006 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,940 mi
Last recorded153,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SEA
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,940 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 153,523 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,520 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 153,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 153,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 150,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 146,639 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 142,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 142,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 138,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,761 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2014 110,876 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 89,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,170 miles

both front tyres worn on outer eges

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,435 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,717 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge,

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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SO55 SEA 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 SO55 SEA, 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 SO55 SEA registered?

SO55 SEA is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SO55 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 SEA 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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