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S971 RFL

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,926 mi
Last recorded32,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 RFL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,926 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,118 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,768 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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S971 RFL is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S971 RFL, 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 S971 RFL registered?

S971 RFL is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S971 RFL safe to buy?

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