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PL08 HBC

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,830 mi
Last recorded27,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HBC
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 27,830 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,992 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 25,992 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 24,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 21,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,022 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 18,022 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,922 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,140 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 15,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted upside down (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2015 13,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,654 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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PL08 HBC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL08 HBC registered?

PL08 HBC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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