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LB55 JKF

2005 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,483 mi
Last recorded92,483 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JKF
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 92,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff corroded

during smoke test the car slightly smoking

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,958 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread

Rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,828 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,063 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tpms light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,039 miles

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,039 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,368 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,466 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on the inside side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,772 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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LB55 JKF is a 2005 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB55 JKF, 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 LB55 JKF registered?

LB55 JKF is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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