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R239 MVV

1998 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,637 mi
Last recorded38,637 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 38,637 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 38,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 38,629 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,600 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,898 miles

Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened pads (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 37,898 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened pads (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,054 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,799 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 23,348 miles

Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,721 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 21,721 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,667 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,749 miles

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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R239 MVV is a 1998 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R239 MVV, 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 R239 MVV registered?

R239 MVV is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R239 MVV safe to buy?

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