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R837 OBM

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,375 mi
Last recorded33,375 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 31,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,889 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 30,889 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,905 miles

Offside Front Hand Guard Touches Screen On Full Lock

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 13,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 9,703 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,543 miles

Stoplight stays on sometimes.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,467 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear suspension seems rather soft and may need replacing in the near future

Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,887 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,613 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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R837 OBM is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 R837 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R837 OBM registered?

R837 OBM is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R837 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 OBM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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