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R970 UFJ

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,864 mi
Last recorded43,864 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 UFJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 43,864 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 43,854 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,318 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork misting oil, monitor and repair (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 43,317 miles

Front Brake disc insecure front brake disc bolts loose, disc moving (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork misting oil, monitor and repair (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,907 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,471 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,471 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess recommend tyre removal to inspect the inside of the wheel for excessive corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 35,222 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear tyre perished but not exposing the the tyres construction

Fail 22 May 2019 35,222 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear tyre perished but not exposing the the tyres construction

Pass 21 May 2018 35,346 miles

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

Front FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,828 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,828 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,165 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,165 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,529 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,775 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,130 miles

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

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

brake pedal free travel could be reduced

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 13,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2006 8,184 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 8,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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R970 UFJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R970 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 R970 UFJ registered?

R970 UFJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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