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L540 GYW

1994 BMW F650

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,900 mi
Last recorded14,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 GYW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 14,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 14,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 14,802 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 14,802 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2016 13,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 12,538 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 10,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,549 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 7,843 miles

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

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

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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L540 GYW is a 1994 BMW F650 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L540 GYW, 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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What year was L540 GYW registered?

L540 GYW is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L540 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 GYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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