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S121 BDU

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,307 mi
Last recorded54,307 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 50,147 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,784 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 47,666 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 46,950 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose & tight spots (6.2.1d)

Front brake slight bind

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 46,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose & tight spots (6.2.1d)

Front brake slight bind

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,653 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,313 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,005 miles

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

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

front tyre,cracks through tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 32,422 miles

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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S121 BDU is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 S121 BDU, 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 28 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S121 BDU is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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