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R253 GVX

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,330 mi
Last recorded6,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 GVX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 6,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 5,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,379 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 3,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,174 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,174 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,354 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,347 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,376 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,265 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 7,948 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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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R253 GVX is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R253 GVX, 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 R253 GVX registered?

R253 GVX is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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