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M878 LYE

1994 BMW 650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,548 mi
Last recorded23,548 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 65036,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 LYE
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 23,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 22,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 20,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 18,664 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 18,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,287 miles

Handlebar mounts have slight free play

Pass 12 May 2021 14,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 13,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,642 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 5,676 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,676 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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M878 LYE is a 1994 BMW 650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M878 LYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M878 LYE registered?

M878 LYE is a 1994 BMW 650, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M878 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 LYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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