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L171 LTF

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 LTF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,363 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play carrier borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 51,363 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play carrier borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,133 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 47,510 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 46,157 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 46,141 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 43,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 42,911 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 41,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 41,657 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,986 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside mask fitted (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm deep cut in tread (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 40,592 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cut but within requirements

Pass 25 May 2012 40,418 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear grabrail lose

Fail 25 May 2012 40,418 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear grabrail lose.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,601 miles

cut in front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,222 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

drive chain needs adjustment

slight bend in handle bars

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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L171 LTF is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L171 LTF, 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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L171 LTF is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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