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R470 XWO

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 XWO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,752 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,745 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering windscreen loose (2.1.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,492 miles

Fork gaitors fittted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 86,997 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Rear Upper Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,997 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,965 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 78,965 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,650 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 45,254 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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R470 XWO 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 R470 XWO, 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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R470 XWO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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