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R531 JAD

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,401 mi
Last recorded5,401 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 JAD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 5,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 5,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 4,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 4,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 2,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 2,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 2,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 2,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 2,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 2,199 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 2,154 miles

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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R531 JAD is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R531 JAD, 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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What year was R531 JAD registered?

R531 JAD is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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