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FE08 LPJ

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,605 mi
Last recorded16,605 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LPJ
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,605 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 and a half squares (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 16,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre has small cut but cannot see cords

Fail 16 Sep 2024 16,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre has small cut but cannot see cords

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Handguards fouling screen (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 12,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 12,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,381 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 9,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 9,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,962 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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FE08 LPJ is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE08 LPJ registered?

FE08 LPJ is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is FE08 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 LPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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