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R952 MGJ

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,753 mi
Last recorded42,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,753 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 42,753 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,700 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

slight exhaust blow (front pipe to head ?)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,328 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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R952 MGJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R952 MGJ, 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 R952 MGJ registered?

R952 MGJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R952 MGJ safe to buy?

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