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R201 CBA

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,493 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 12,344 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,574 miles

Advised to clean and adjust chain.

Limited inspection to front forks due to covers fitted

Rear tyre starting to square off

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,827 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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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R201 CBA is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R201 CBA, 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 R201 CBA registered?

R201 CBA is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R201 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 CBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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