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BT57 FTN

2008 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FTN
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 63,642 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

run flat tyre light on

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 60,223 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/zr20 tread wearing excessively on inner edge (tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust box tale pipe broken.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 58,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 56,457 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,778 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 51,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,805 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheels got damage marks

both front tyres cracking in tread and low on edges

both rear tyres balding on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

signs on impact damage on n/s/r

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,692 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner and outer edges

Full under body covers and plastic trims fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,881 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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BT57 FTN is a 2008 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT57 FTN, 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.

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BT57 FTN is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is BT57 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 FTN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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