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SA08 VCC

2008 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VCC
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 129,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,550 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 127,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 275/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/40x19 TPS warning light on (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,250 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,557 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edges (not at full tread depth) and has cuts to the tread exposing cords (Not in excess of 25mm)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,780 miles

Exhaust front to mid section joint securing nuts are corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front to mid section joint securing nuts are corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,114 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s rear tyre getting very low on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s rear tyre getting very low on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,792 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SA08 VCC is a 2008 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA08 VCC, 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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SA08 VCC is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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