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T3 RFJ

2005 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,552 mi
Last recorded140,552 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,552 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 140,547 miles

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

Condensation in both headlamps

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 139,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,388 miles

Offside headlamp aim dim

Fail 12 Feb 2024 138,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside headlamp aim dim

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 137,247 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 132,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,262 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 125,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,604 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,132 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,749 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 80,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,345 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

off side fron tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,803 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,420 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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T3 RFJ is a 2005 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T3 RFJ, 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 T3 RFJ registered?

T3 RFJ is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is T3 RFJ safe to buy?

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