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Y14 BBB

2008 BMW 650

Yellow Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,337 mi
Last recorded97,337 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 BBB
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS track rod ball joints at rack end have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,633 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 96,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 93,951 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bushes at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 67,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,736 miles

Both front tyre's have cuts to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to expose cords.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 53,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,912 miles

Nearside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroding

front tyres worn on both edges and treads cracking

o/s/f and o/s/r tread cut

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,755 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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Y14 BBB is a 2008 BMW 650 in Yellow with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y14 BBB, 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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Y14 BBB is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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