MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
can not check fork seals due to gaters fitted.
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.
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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)
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
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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.
Is S38 APA safe to buy?
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