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R151 MWY

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,562 mi
Last recorded20,562 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 20,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 19,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,824 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 18,824 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,047 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play in headbearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,441 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,441 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,628 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,628 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,910 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,316 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 11,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,839 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 10,839 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 9,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 8,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 7,519 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,519 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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R151 MWY is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R151 MWY, 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.

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What year was R151 MWY registered?

R151 MWY is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R151 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 MWY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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