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R101 HWL

2004 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,196 mi
Last recorded26,196 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW F65024,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,196 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

stiff rear suspension

Rear rear brake pads corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,894 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 24,894 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,859 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,763 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

clutch bracket damaged but still secure to bars

handlebar slightly deformed

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,458 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 13,063 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 12,983 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

center stand fouling/rubbing on swingarm but doesnt affect the operation of the suspension or other drive components.

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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R101 HWL is a 2004 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 24,328 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 R101 HWL, 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 22 years old, this BMW F650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R101 HWL is a 2004 BMW F650, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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