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WJ08 ZGC

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,400 mi
Last recorded28,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ZGC
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 28,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,496 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 25,496 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,547 miles

Chain guard slightly loose 1 mounting bolt missing. (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 24,527 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) Chain adjuster locking nuts. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Chain guard slightly loose 1 mounting bolt missing. (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,646 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 23,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,901 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,379 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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WJ08 ZGC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ08 ZGC, 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 WJ08 ZGC registered?

WJ08 ZGC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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