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S38 APA

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,835 mi
Last recorded61,835 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 APA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,835 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

can not check fork seals due to gaters fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded caliper bolt rubbing on brake disc (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported securing clamp bolt loose. (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing axle pinch bolt broken. (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls mirror hitting screen. (2.1.2b)

can not check fork seals due to gaters fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 61,822 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,267 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,231 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,066 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 59,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,358 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 52,214 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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S38 APA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S38 APA, 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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S38 APA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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