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DE55 GVC

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GVC
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 101,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 101,919 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,298 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,126 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint integral link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint integral link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,042 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 43,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,864 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,864 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,108 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 12,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,717 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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DE55 GVC is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DE55 GVC, 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 DE55 GVC registered?

DE55 GVC is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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