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PH55 SUH

2012 BMW 650

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 65044,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH55 SUH
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 123,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 123,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 101,367 miles

Offside Front ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK, UPPER DUST COVER SLIGHT SPLIT

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH UPPER REAR OUTTER B.J SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 92,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 92,667 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,479 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,771 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,767 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center section corroded and slightly insecure.

Pass 3 Jan 2011 42,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PH55 SUH is a 2012 BMW 650 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 44,805 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 PH55 SUH, 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 14 years old, this BMW 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PH55 SUH registered?

PH55 SUH is a 2012 BMW 650, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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