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L22 UMS

2005 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 UMS
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,868 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,777 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,474 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,907 miles

front brake pads are worn close to wear sensors

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,108 miles

Near side front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,990 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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L22 UMS is a 2005 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L22 UMS, 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 L22 UMS registered?

L22 UMS is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is L22 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 UMS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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