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VU05 ETA

2005 BMW F 650 Gs

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,938 mi
Last recorded1,938 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 1,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 1,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,733 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb had blown. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,969 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,071 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,975 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 57,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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VU05 ETA is a 2005 BMW F 650 Gs in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a BMW F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU05 ETA registered?

VU05 ETA is a 2005 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 ETA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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