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Y5 MWF

2008 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MWF
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,664 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 93,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,381 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 13 Jan 2021 76,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,482 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,448 miles

Near side rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,749 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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Y5 MWF is a 2008 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y5 MWF, 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 Y5 MWF registered?

Y5 MWF is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is Y5 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 MWF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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