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R738 MGO

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,911 mi
Last recorded41,911 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 MGO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,911 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,830 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

very slight binding to front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2006 41,548 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 41,548 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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R738 MGO is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R738 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R738 MGO registered?

R738 MGO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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