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L979 KBV

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,179 mi
Last recorded16,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,179 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 16,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 16,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,154 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,154 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,999 miles

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

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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L979 KBV is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L979 KBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 KBV registered?

L979 KBV is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L979 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L979 KBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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