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BMW 650

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,395 cc

L66 EEFMOT history

L66 EEF is a black petrol BMW 650 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
149,406 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 EEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 EEF was last recorded at 149,406 miles on 16 May 2026, 3,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,704 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,702 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,406 miles
  • 2025 – 145,704 miles
  • 2024 – 145,626 miles
  • 2022 – 142,821 miles
  • 2020 – 138,012 miles
  • 2019 – 137,240 miles
  • 2018 – 134,552 miles
  • 2017 – 129,451 miles
  • 2016 – 124,636 miles
  • 2015 – 117,088 miles
  • 2013 – 97,645 miles
  • 2012 – 83,075 miles
  • 2011 – 77,552 miles
  • 2010 – 59,291 miles
  • 2009 – 42,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,406 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear indicator bulbs faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,406 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,406 miles
    Test number
    327713980916
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,704 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,704 miles
    Test number
    952063468135
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass145,626 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,626 miles
    Test number
    620036792584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass142,821 miles (+3,778)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,821 miles
    Test number
    104654984447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,043 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,043 miles
    Test number
    294031889736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  6. Pass138,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,012 miles
    Test number
    774621532074
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,012 miles (+772)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,012 miles
    Test number
    366739103420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    213418903290
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail137,240 miles (+2,688)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    254955337395
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    816475700963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,552 miles (+5,101)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    433127538475
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass129,451 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,451 miles
    Test number
    617813126214
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside wet with oil

  13. Pass124,636 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    698297164891
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  14. Fail124,633 miles (+7,545)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,633 miles
    Test number
    160256095815
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisey
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  15. Pass117,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    206089115147
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail117,088 miles (+19,443)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    148778315130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass97,645 miles (+270)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    435400453307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail97,375 miles (+14,300)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    479648533308
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,075 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    827489912367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass77,552 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    865404631362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,333 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    536990101202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light is on
    • NoteO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  22. Fail77,328 miles (+18,037)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    766719791108
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light is on
    • NoteO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  23. Pass59,291 miles (+241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    602724250112
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn slightly
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  24. Fail59,050 miles (+16,622)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    641259940176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass42,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    102458449193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 EEF

Does L66 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 EEF is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 EEF?
The MOT on L66 EEF is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 EEF done?
L66 EEF was recorded at 149,406 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has L66 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 EEF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L66 EEF 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 L66 EEF find?
L66 EEF passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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