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R144 XYA

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,774 mi
Last recorded9,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 XYA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 9,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 9,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 9,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 8,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 8,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,285 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 8,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 4,732 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 4,704 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 3,261 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 1,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,921 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 47,921 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,009 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 34,679 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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R144 XYA is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 R144 XYA, 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 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R144 XYA registered?

R144 XYA is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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