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BMW 650

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc

L4 WMLMOT history

L4 WML is a black petrol BMW 650 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
136,711 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 WML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 WML was last recorded at 136,711 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 3,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,513 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,198 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,711 miles
  • 2022 – 133,513 miles
  • 2020 – 125,310 miles
  • 2019 – 119,040 miles
  • 2018 – 117,511 miles
  • 2017 – 115,553 miles
  • 2016 – 112,386 miles
  • 2014 – 109,343 miles
  • 2013 – 100,793 miles
  • 2012 – 94,270 miles
  • 2011 – 87,418 miles
  • 2010 – 74,267 miles
  • 2009 – 60,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,711 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Rackend has slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,711 miles (+3,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    610854289564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,513 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    653387670708
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,513 miles (+19)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    279818931749
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,494 miles (+8,184)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    629487155379
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass125,310 miles (+124)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    749634605828
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,186 miles (+6,146)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    870472070236
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,040 miles (+1,529)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    410539316260
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,511 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    692465611620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,499 miles (+1,946)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,499 miles
    Test number
    419539676831
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  10. Pass115,553 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    526566968245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rackend has slight
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail115,538 miles (+3,152)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    494123942129
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rackend has slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass112,386 miles (+3,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    294819224030
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wall damage borderline
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryWear o/s/f track control arm bush
    • AdvisoryWear on front and rear brake discs

  13. Pass109,343 miles (+8,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,343 miles
    Test number
    417227044496
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass100,793 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    107374043319
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail100,791 miles (+6,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    778381933384
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,270 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    568723962332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,418 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    636934961380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,110 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,110 miles
    Test number
    985584001174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,267 miles
    Test number
    112450760015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,263 miles (+13,929)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    133460460027
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front and O/s/r tyres worn badly on edges.

  21. Pass60,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    792331069051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,334 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    713821369022
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about L4 WML

Does L4 WML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 WML expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 WML?
The MOT on L4 WML expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 WML done?
L4 WML was recorded at 136,711 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has L4 WML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 WML has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 WML ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 WML find?
L4 WML passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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