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R187 BNW

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 29,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 24,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,822 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 24,668 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,593 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 24,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,035 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 22,590 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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R187 BNW is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R187 BNW, 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 R187 BNW registered?

R187 BNW is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R187 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 BNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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