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VHZ 8893

2008 BMW 650

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 8893
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 112,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 105,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 105,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,725 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 82,204 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 82,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,483 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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VHZ 8893 is a 2008 BMW 650 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHZ 8893, 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 VHZ 8893 registered?

VHZ 8893 is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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