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R556 TWE

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,219 mi
Last recorded41,219 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 TWE
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bolt broken in bottom yoke but fork leg still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 40,622 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking at reservoir for rear master cyclinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bolt broken in bottom yoke but fork leg still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking carb area (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,345 miles

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))

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,200 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,187 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,615 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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R556 TWE is a 1997 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 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 R556 TWE, 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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R556 TWE is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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