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MR55 JKE

2008 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 JKE
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,560 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper has a scuff on lower edge

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,737 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bumper has a scuff on lower edge

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,731 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 42,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 36,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 27,519 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,910 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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MR55 JKE is a 2008 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 62,692 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MR55 JKE, 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 MR55 JKE registered?

MR55 JKE is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is MR55 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR55 JKE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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