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W3 AUL

2008 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 AUL
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 83,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,597 miles

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

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

emission standards just met

park brake efficiency just met

Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,597 miles

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

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

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

emission standards just met

park brake efficiency just met

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,136 miles

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

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

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,157 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake may need adjustment or repairs

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,034 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,550 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,299 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,299 miles

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

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Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,501 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,299 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

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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W3 AUL is a 2008 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W3 AUL, 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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W3 AUL is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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