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R749 ULX

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,291 mi
Last recorded47,291 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 ULX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 46,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 46,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 32,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,082 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,082 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 30,173 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 30,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,600 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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R749 ULX is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R749 ULX, 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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What year was R749 ULX registered?

R749 ULX is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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