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S169 RCR

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,036 mi
Last recorded67,036 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RCR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 67,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swinging arm movement,spindle has head sheared off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,497 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 63,497 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,838 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,600 miles

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

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

please seek advise from authoriesed bmw dealer ref chassis number

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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S169 RCR is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S169 RCR, 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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What year was S169 RCR registered?

S169 RCR is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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