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R851 GFR

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 GFR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,767 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose needs lube (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,809 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,628 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,192 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,358 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,358 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,188 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,974 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,715 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,286 miles

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

Rear 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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R851 GFR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R851 GFR, 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 R851 GFR registered?

R851 GFR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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