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BIL 5123

2008 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 5123
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 87,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Behind rear view mirror. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Bolt in tyre. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,521 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

groove worn into o/s/r tyre around inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 36,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,191 miles

both front tyres low on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2012 21,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres low on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2011 17,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 17,199 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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BIL 5123 is a 2008 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 62,692 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 BIL 5123, 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 18 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 BIL 5123 registered?

BIL 5123 is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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