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JFZ 8697

2011 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 65043,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 8697
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,186 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s thinnest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,795 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2020 33,795 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose Wont open bonnet (1.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Front and rear brake pads getting low

No under bonnet checks done

Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,813 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 26,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,301 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 23,289 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,876 miles

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,952 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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JFZ 8697 is a 2011 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 43,178 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 JFZ 8697, 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 15 years old, this BMW 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JFZ 8697 is a 2011 BMW 650, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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