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R175 HGO

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,491 mi
Last recorded35,491 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 HGO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 35,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,472 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,472 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 34,827 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,090 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))

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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R175 HGO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R175 HGO, 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 R175 HGO registered?

R175 HGO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R175 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 HGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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