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R632 KAD

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,033 mi
Last recorded65,033 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 65,033 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 64,881 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 63,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 61,030 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 61,018 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Rear linkage worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bearings worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,723 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 58,722 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,716 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 58,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,712 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,712 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,695 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,690 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,003 miles

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

Offside front indicator repair

Oil leak

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear brake lever pivot movement

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,995 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Offside front indicator repair

Oil leak

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear brake lever pivot movement

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,516 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

offside front indicator repair

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,929 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,923 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,533 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,531 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,511 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,511 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,181 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,098 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 45,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 41,741 miles

Centre Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R632 KAD is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R632 KAD, 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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R632 KAD is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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