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R108 LFL

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,559 mi
Last recorded15,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,559 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,837 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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R108 LFL is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 R108 LFL, 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 28 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 R108 LFL registered?

R108 LFL is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R108 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 LFL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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