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L156 OYA

1994 BMW F650

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,023 mi
Last recorded54,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 OYA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 54,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,296 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,456 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Linkage arm. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,498 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Front section. (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock mount. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock mount. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing Silencer mounting bolt. (7.1.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Shock mount. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 44,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,270 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 42,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 40,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,191 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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L156 OYA is a 1994 BMW F650 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,939 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 L156 OYA, 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 32 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L156 OYA is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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