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M17 FWD

2011 BMW 650

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,782 mi
Last recorded49,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 65043,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 FWD
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 49,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 35,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 34,811 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage 275/30/20

body damage

front under tray missing

oil leak

tps light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 28,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 20,927 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,381 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 16,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 16,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,347 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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M17 FWD is a 2011 BMW 650 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M17 FWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 FWD registered?

M17 FWD is a 2011 BMW 650, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is M17 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 FWD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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