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M452 ELB

2002 BMW F650

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,383 mi
Last recorded3,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 3,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 3,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 3,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 3,011 miles

Clutch lever pivot pin slightly loose.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 3,011 miles

Clutch lever pivot pin slightly loose.

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Eu lamp? Deflector fitted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 3,000 miles

Headlight mask converters fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 2,953 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 2,903 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 2,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 2,570 miles

Front brake disc worn.

Rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 1,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 64,142 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 60,676 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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M452 ELB is a 2002 BMW F650 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M452 ELB, 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 24 years old, this BMW F650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M452 ELB registered?

M452 ELB is a 2002 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is M452 ELB safe to buy?

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