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T281 WGK

1999 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,208 mi
Last recorded24,208 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW F65024,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,899 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 23,896 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 23,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 20,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,223 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 19,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 19,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,652 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 19,652 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 19,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 19,130 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 18,820 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 18,820 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 18,513 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 18,513 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2006 17,370 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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T281 WGK is a 1999 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,231 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 T281 WGK, 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 27 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T281 WGK is a 1999 BMW F650, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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