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P8 GBX

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GBX
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 69,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,675 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,490 miles

Emits smoke during acceleration

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emits smoke during acceleration

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 59,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 59,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,257 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,484 miles

tpm lite on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tpm lite on

Fail 12 Oct 2017 52,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,091 miles

body pannils fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

body pannils fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,079 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 46,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 May 2014 43,514 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres completly bald on inner edges and worn at a strange angle no cords showing at present

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOIOD OF THREAD ON OUS SIDE SHOULDER.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDER

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOIOD OF THREAD ON OUS SIDE SHOULDER.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDER

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,127 miles

Parking brake lever reserve travel.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,127 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake lever reserve travel.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full BMW 650 reliability report

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P8 GBX is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 73,284 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 P8 GBX, 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 21 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P8 GBX is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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