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LC08 FGX

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,508 mi
Last recorded20,508 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 FGX
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 20,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 20,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 18,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 18,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 17,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 16,748 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 3,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,544 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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LC08 FGX is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC08 FGX, 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 LC08 FGX registered?

LC08 FGX is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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