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R278 OAD

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,517 mi
Last recorded56,517 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 OAD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,345 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,315 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,322 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,536 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 32,084 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,002 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,510 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,810 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 29,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,795 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,966 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 25,966 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 24,888 miles

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

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

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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R278 OAD is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R278 OAD, 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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R278 OAD is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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