MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 FVL is a 1998 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 R278 FVL, 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 R278 FVL registered?
R278 FVL is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R278 FVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 FVL shows 8 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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