BMW 650 (2007)

357 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.1% first-time pass rate

2007 BMW 650

CarHunch analysed 357 real MOT records for the 2007 BMW 650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 3.1% above UK average
83.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
68,926
typical mileage
50,185–88,576 middle half
41.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.02
avg MOT failures per car
over 16.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 BMW 650

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 41.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 355 83.1% 3.02
Diesel (1%) 2 84.9% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 BMW 650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

50,185
low mileage
68,926
typical
88,576
high mileage

Half of all 2007 BMW 650 vehicles fall between 50,185 and 88,576 miles.

2007 BMW 650 — Still on the Road

223 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

298 223 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

16.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.02
Avg failures per vehicle
14.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 BMW 650

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 75.6%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 62.6%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 48.7%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 35.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 35.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 32.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 30.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — BMW 650:

2005 2006 2008 2011