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R647 ENY

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,928 mi
Last recorded30,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 ENY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,928 miles

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,387 miles

choke adjuster nut loose

exhaust blowing slightly

handguard fouling screen

horn fouling headlamp bracket

l/h switch gear insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Front fork dust seals perrished

LH / Nearside handlebar switch gear loose

Rear brake pedal bush has free play / slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,164 miles

front brake light opperation flickers

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,680 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 25,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,784 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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R647 ENY is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 R647 ENY, 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 28 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R647 ENY is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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