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EY55 CHJ

2005 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,487 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 73,487 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,631 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 70,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,522 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 63,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,567 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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EY55 CHJ is a 2005 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY55 CHJ, 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 EY55 CHJ registered?

EY55 CHJ is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EY55 CHJ safe to buy?

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