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B16 SCJ

2005 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SCJ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 100,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 75,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,173 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 47,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,732 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front direction indicator lens slightly broken

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,062 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,096 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,678 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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B16 SCJ is a 2005 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B16 SCJ, 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 B16 SCJ registered?

B16 SCJ is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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