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S495 LGA

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,184 mi
Last recorded19,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 19,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,493 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 16,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 14,960 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 14,608 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,460 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,424 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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S495 LGA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S495 LGA, 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 S495 LGA registered?

S495 LGA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S495 LGA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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