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R5 EEJ

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 124,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 124,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 124,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,488 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,482 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,806 miles

wear to tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,609 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,781 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 33,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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R5 EEJ 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 71.4%.

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 R5 EEJ, 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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R5 EEJ is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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