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LW08 NWP

2008 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NWP
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 58,335 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,511 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 29,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,944 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 25,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,236 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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LW08 NWP is a 2008 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW08 NWP, 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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What year was LW08 NWP registered?

LW08 NWP is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LW08 NWP safe to buy?

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