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GV55 PFU

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PFU
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,227 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 85,227 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,611 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,611 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,401 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 6 Nov 2015 67,117 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,679 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,812 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 11 Oct 2012 47,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,525 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,973 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,223 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)

front number plate cracked (slight)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,102 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
Full BMW 650 reliability report

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GV55 PFU is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV55 PFU, 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 GV55 PFU registered?

GV55 PFU is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is GV55 PFU safe to buy?

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