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R549 LRS

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,027 mi
Last recorded43,027 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LRS
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 43,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 34,602 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,212 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,191 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,137 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,311 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 20,304 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,403 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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R549 LRS is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R549 LRS, 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 R549 LRS registered?

R549 LRS is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R549 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 LRS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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