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V8 VEU

2008 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,157 mi
Last recorded66,157 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VEU
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 64,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 63,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,982 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,980 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 59,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,725 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 4 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 7,365 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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V8 VEU is a 2008 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V8 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 VEU registered?

V8 VEU is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is V8 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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