MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak r/h and l/h. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear tyre beginning to crack on sidewall
speedo cable taut on full lock
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear tyre beginning to crack on sidewall
speedo cable taut on full lock
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
slight cracking in sidewalls of front & rear tyres
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
crossply front tyre & radial rear tyre fitted
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
crossply front tyre & radial rear tyre fitted
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
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R971 BEU is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R971 BEU, 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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R971 BEU is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 19 August 1997.
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