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VPW 198

2006 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,397 mi
Last recorded26,397 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPW 198
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 24,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 24,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 24,781 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,062 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 20,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 12,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 11,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,098 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 9,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VPW 198 is a 2006 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPW 198, 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 VPW 198 registered?

VPW 198 is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is VPW 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPW 198 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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