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R965 UFJ

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,995 mi
Last recorded23,995 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 UFJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 23,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 23,280 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 23,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 23,016 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 22,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 22,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 22,247 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,692 miles

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

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

cracking in tread rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2017 21,692 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

cracking in tread rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads low (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive upper shock mount (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,253 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 16,690 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,416 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,498 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,558 miles

Upper 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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R965 UFJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R965 UFJ, 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 R965 UFJ registered?

R965 UFJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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