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S527 SWG

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,689 mi
Last recorded36,689 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 SWG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 36,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve near cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,341 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 36,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,313 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 36,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,085 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,129 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 28,118 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,879 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,242 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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S527 SWG is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black 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 S527 SWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S527 SWG registered?

S527 SWG is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S527 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 SWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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