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R785 WRA

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,716 mi
Last recorded20,716 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 20,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,531 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,562 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front and rear wheels slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 13,302 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,965 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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R785 WRA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R785 WRA, 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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R785 WRA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R785 WRA safe to buy?

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