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R976 MGJ

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,447 mi
Last recorded35,447 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,447 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,435 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,847 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear foot pegs could do with lube.

side stand could do with lube.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 34,847 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear foot pegs could do with lube.

side stand could do with lube.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,206 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,554 miles

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

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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R976 MGJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R976 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 R976 MGJ registered?

R976 MGJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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