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J5 SBU

2009 BMW 650

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 65057,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SBU
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,646 miles

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

wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2022 65,115 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,244 miles

both rear exhaust clamps split and corrodid

Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,495 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wear and ageing cracks on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Dec 2020 43,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear off front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wear and ageing cracks on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,647 miles

Offside Front tyre,wear on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,876 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2016 20,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,405 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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J5 SBU is a 2009 BMW 650 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 57,430 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 J5 SBU, 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 17 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 J5 SBU registered?

J5 SBU is a 2009 BMW 650, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is J5 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 SBU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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