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GS 185

2008 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS 185
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,811 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 44,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 42,936 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,354 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edge - Urgent replacement required

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,284 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,785 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both inside and outside edges

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,765 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 1,187 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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GS 185 is a 2008 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GS 185, 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 GS 185 registered?

GS 185 is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is GS 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS 185 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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