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YA08 LZE

2008 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 65062,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LZE
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 78,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,772 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,254 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 70,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 66,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,393 miles

engine area oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2015 47,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine area oil leak

nearside front tyre pressure low

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,846 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 23,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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YA08 LZE is a 2008 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YA08 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 LZE registered?

YA08 LZE is a 2008 BMW 650, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is YA08 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 LZE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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