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R696 OFX

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,807 mi
Last recorded22,807 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 OFX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,807 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,806 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,881 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 19,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,836 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 19,836 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 19,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 18,147 miles

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

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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R696 OFX is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R696 OFX, 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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What year was R696 OFX registered?

R696 OFX is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R696 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 OFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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