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L812 SFL

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

26,115 mi
Last recorded26,115 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 SFL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 26,115 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 24,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 24,163 miles

Rear suspension spring coroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2020 24,163 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension spring coroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,096 miles

Front mudguard cracked.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 24,093 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front mudguard cracked.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 24,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 23,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 23,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,736 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 23,536 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,327 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 23,327 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,637 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 21,867 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 21,867 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,740 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 21,739 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 21,497 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 21,347 miles

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

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

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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L812 SFL is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L812 SFL, 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 L812 SFL registered?

L812 SFL is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L812 SFL safe to buy?

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