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S57 APA

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,903 mi
Last recorded33,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 APA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 33,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,141 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,141 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Brake disc insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 28,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 28,281 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 27,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,209 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,857 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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S57 APA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S57 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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What year was S57 APA registered?

S57 APA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S57 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 APA shows 18 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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