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R788 CHW

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 CHW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 61,276 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 60,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,505 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R788 CHW is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R788 CHW, 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 R788 CHW registered?

R788 CHW is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R788 CHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 CHW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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