MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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)
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))
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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?
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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.
Is R851 GFR safe to buy?
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