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FL08 SFX

2008 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 SFX
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 149,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 137,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside + offside

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have alot of surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have alot of surface rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers not working, connected hose back to washer jets, now working (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have alot of surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have alot of surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

smoke emitted from exhaust after prolonged idle

Fail 29 Mar 2017 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

smoke emitted from exhaust after prolonged idle

Pass 6 Apr 2016 128,999 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

smoke emitted from exhaust after prolonged idle

Fail 6 Apr 2016 128,999 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

smoke emitted from exhaust after prolonged idle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM AND WORN ON EDGES TYRE CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND WORN ON EDGES TYRE CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 128,031 miles

Both front wipers smearing

N/S/F exhaust heat sheild damaged

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn low on edges close to ply/cords

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 122,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 122,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,795 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
Full BMW 650 reliability report

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FL08 SFX is a 2008 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc 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 FL08 SFX, 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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FL08 SFX is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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