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P888 DJL

2008 BMW 650

Black Diesel 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 DJL
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,335 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 136,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 132,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 132,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 127,190 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,281 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,281 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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P888 DJL is a 2008 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P888 DJL, 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 P888 DJL registered?

P888 DJL is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is P888 DJL safe to buy?

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