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R381 NEL

1998 BMW F650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,445 mi
Last recorded59,445 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,256 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,053 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,784 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,580 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,580 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,676 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 36,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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R381 NEL is a 1998 BMW F650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R381 NEL, 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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R381 NEL is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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