MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
rear caliper has slight excess movement,slide shaft rubber boot missing
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
rear engine mounting bolt appears to be missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.
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R296 LFX is a 1997 BMW F650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 R296 LFX, 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 R296 LFX registered?
R296 LFX is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 4 September 1997.
Is R296 LFX safe to buy?
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