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SPN 111X

2005 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,249 mi
Last recorded159,249 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPN 111X
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 159,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror glass discolouring.

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

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 159,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror glass discolouring.

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

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 4 Mar 2025 96,880 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn slightly inner edge

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,680 miles

Engine cover fitted

Parking brake could do with slight adjustment

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,746 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Offside front wing mirror faded

Parking brake could do with slight adjustment only just me requirements

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,890 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Engine under trays fitted

both front treys wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Jun 2018 76,890 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Engine under trays fitted

both front treys wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,540 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,359 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting too wear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

misting of oil coming from the gearbox

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,931 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outter edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,421 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,972 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
Full BMW 650 reliability report

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SPN 111X is a 2005 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPN 111X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPN 111X registered?

SPN 111X is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is SPN 111X safe to buy?

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