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BV55 VLK

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,125 mi
Last recorded92,125 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLK
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 92,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,082 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2021 92,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,998 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,037 miles

Front tyres, tread depth low on outer edges

Pass 6 May 2015 61,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,518 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge no cords visible

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge no cords visible

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,940 miles

2 x Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 May 2010 38,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,475 miles

Front wipers leaving lines on screen.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,968 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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BV55 VLK is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BV55 VLK, 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.

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What year was BV55 VLK registered?

BV55 VLK is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BV55 VLK safe to buy?

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