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A13 CJS

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,328 mi
Last recorded20,328 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CJS
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 20,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 20,328 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire CARB'S (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 20,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 19,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil cant see clearly as fork gaitor covering fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 19,910 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil cant see clearly as fork gaitor covering fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 19,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,447 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 17,447 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,424 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 15,972 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,351 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 13,351 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 9,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,924 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre starting to slightly perish on walls due to age

Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,878 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 5,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,692 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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A13 CJS is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 CJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 CJS registered?

A13 CJS is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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