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S399 UKJ

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,135 mi
Last recorded35,135 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 UKJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 34,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 37,081 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Central Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

play in rear shockabsorber bushe

Fail 6 Oct 2014 33,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

play in rear shockabsorber bushe

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,916 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,684 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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S399 UKJ is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S399 UKJ, 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 S399 UKJ registered?

S399 UKJ is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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