BMW 650

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 2,830 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

2,830

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (94%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 650

The BMW 650 was MOT tested 2,830 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2005 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 118 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 650s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 111,546 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 35,886 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4395cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,563

Per month£214/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the BMW 650?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW 650 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2017	88%	121	35,886 mi
2016	78%	156	43,473 mi
2015	94%	118	38,690 mi
2014	93%	57	62,588 mi
2013	98%	86	73,605 mi
2011	81%	210	69,242 mi
2010	71%	31	81,466 mi
2009	87%	39	78,727 mi
2008	81%	259	85,720 mi
2007	84%	507	101,681 mi
2006	83%	975	101,184 mi
2005	78%	271	111,546 mi

Questions about the BMW 650

Is the BMW 650 reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2005 to 2017), the BMW 650 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 2,830 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year BMW 650 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 BMW 650 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 78%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.