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L578 BJU

1994 BMW F650

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 BJU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,839 miles

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

Rear Oil on rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Oil on rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,027 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,027 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,834 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,834 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

O/S hand gaurd braket broken, fouling brake leaver.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,376 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,376 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,307 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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L578 BJU is a 1994 BMW F650 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L578 BJU, 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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L578 BJU is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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