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R96 VAK

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,205 mi
Last recorded37,205 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 37,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 37,199 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,324 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,667 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,667 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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R96 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R96 VAK, 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 R96 VAK registered?

R96 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R96 VAK safe to buy?

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