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R349 CGK

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 CGK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,483 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 61,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Cannot see fluid level in reservoir due to unclear lens

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,711 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced On dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,135 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beAM (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,115 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beAM (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,020 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,148 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,086 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,612 miles

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

Rear 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.

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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R349 CGK is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R349 CGK, 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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R349 CGK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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