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R319 UBY

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,683 mi
Last recorded52,683 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 UBY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,044 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 50,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 50,606 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,883 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,640 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,254 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R319 UBY is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R319 UBY, 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 R319 UBY registered?

R319 UBY is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R319 UBY safe to buy?

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