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W15 RDA

2006 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 65071,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 RDA
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,053 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy - collecting on and seeping through undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under trays fitted at time of test, unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both inner and outer lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,561 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 80,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 77,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 67,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,897 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,523 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 49,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,489 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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W15 RDA is a 2006 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W15 RDA, 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 W15 RDA registered?

W15 RDA is a 2006 BMW 650, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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