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LS55 YWN

2005 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 65073,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 YWN
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,778 miles

offside rear alloy wheel has been welded in several different areas

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,775 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Engine undertrays wet with oil

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear alloy wheel has been welded in several different areas

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,663 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 39,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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LS55 YWN is a 2005 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS55 YWN, 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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LS55 YWN is a 2005 BMW 650, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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