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A5 SOA

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SOA
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,263 miles

hand brake efficiency just met 17%

Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,642 miles

Front windscreen slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,377 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,383 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,512 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,384 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2009 42,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,607 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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A5 SOA is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A5 SOA, 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 A5 SOA registered?

A5 SOA is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is A5 SOA safe to buy?

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