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T5 ELS

2007 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,540 mi
Last recorded65,540 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 65069,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 ELS
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,912 miles

Please note: Engine oil leak!

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,395 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,144 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure monitor showing a fault

Fail 7 Nov 2017 47,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure monitor showing a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,735 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brakes soon

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brakes soon

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 41,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,713 miles

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

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2013 32,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear number plates stuck on top of original plates

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,316 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

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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T5 ELS is a 2007 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 69,705 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 T5 ELS, 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 19 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T5 ELS registered?

T5 ELS is a 2007 BMW 650, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is T5 ELS safe to buy?

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