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S62 APA

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,171 mi
Last recorded29,171 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 APA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 29,171 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 28,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 28,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 28,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Speedo cable tight on right lock

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,011 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,589 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,668 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

cut in front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,431 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 13,423 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 13,348 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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S62 APA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S62 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 S62 APA registered?

S62 APA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S62 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 APA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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