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T388 BHY

1999 BMW F650

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,422 mi
Last recorded48,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW F65024,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 BHY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 48,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 41,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 38,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,387 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 28,387 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 21,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,618 miles

play in top shock bush.

Fail 28 May 2011 19,618 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

play in top shock bush.

Pass 6 May 2010 16,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,248 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 13,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,822 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 13,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,373 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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T388 BHY is a 1999 BMW F650 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T388 BHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T388 BHY registered?

T388 BHY is a 1999 BMW F650, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T388 BHY safe to buy?

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