BMW C 650
MotorcycleFrom 304 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 89.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all C 650s tested had between 6,603 and 19,239 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,281 median miles, the C 650 has 0.067 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW C 650 MOT pass rate?
The BMW C 650 has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 304 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW C 650?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW C 650 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW C 650 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW C 650 is 11,281 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,603 and 19,239 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.