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DY05 GAS

2011 BMW 650

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,853 mi
Last recorded137,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 65043,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GAS
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 137,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 137,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2026 156,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces on all brake discs corroded trough lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2025 154,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 130,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 152,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension lover arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension lover arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,881 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 148,880 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 139,332 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower dust cover split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 106,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 93,540 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 May 2016 93,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both lower arms as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,817 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,447 miles

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

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

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 97,873 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,017 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,987 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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DY05 GAS is a 2011 BMW 650 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,178 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 DY05 GAS, 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 15 years old, this BMW 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY05 GAS registered?

DY05 GAS is a 2011 BMW 650, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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