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OV08 YXF

2008 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YXF
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,238 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 119,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 114,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,395 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 110,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275x35 19 96w Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275x35 19 96w Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 106,249 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 99,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 93,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 88,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 83,655 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 83,655 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 79,103 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of petrol in the car

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,139 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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OV08 YXF is a 2008 BMW 650 in Silver 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 OV08 YXF, 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 OV08 YXF registered?

OV08 YXF is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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