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PV55 EFM

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,319 mi
Last recorded121,319 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EFM
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust mount defective

slightly smokey on accelleration

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,006 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,924 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 83,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,230 miles

Cut in offside front tyre cord not visible

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in offside front tyre cord not visible

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Wipers smearing

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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PV55 EFM is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PV55 EFM, 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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What year was PV55 EFM registered?

PV55 EFM is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is PV55 EFM safe to buy?

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