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MV08 FKA

2008 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,643 mi
Last recorded163,643 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FKA
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 163,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 162,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 160,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 157,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 157,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,205 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,560 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 138,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,758 miles

both front tyres on legal limit at time of test only needs attention assap raised tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,008 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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MV08 FKA is a 2008 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV08 FKA, 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 MV08 FKA registered?

MV08 FKA is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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