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R581 TKL

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 TKL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,969 miles

Front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,076 miles

Front Tyre is perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 26,855 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 17,393 miles

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

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

Rear Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 12,488 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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R581 TKL is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R581 TKL, 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 R581 TKL registered?

R581 TKL is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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