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R611 CKG

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 CKG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,319 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,162 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 29,162 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,992 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,312 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,312 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,730 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 15,730 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 14,224 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R611 CKG is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R611 CKG, 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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R611 CKG is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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