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R394 NCH

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,438 mi
Last recorded40,438 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 NCH
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,920 miles

FRONT BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,005 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,997 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Upper Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,075 miles

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

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

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

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

hand gaurds hitting screen on lock

Fail 13 Feb 2010 26,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

hand gaurds hitting screen on lock

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,798 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,971 miles

Nearside Front 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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R394 NCH is a 1997 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 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 R394 NCH, 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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R394 NCH is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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