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T733 SOU

1998 BMW F650

Brown Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,334 mi
Last recorded48,334 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT733 SOU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 48,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,607 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 45,607 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,504 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess rear rim has signs of corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,486 miles

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

rear wheel rim showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,437 miles

Front the front tyre is beginning to crack very slightly but is ok.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,407 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,296 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,199 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,014 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,612 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2010 39,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,253 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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T733 SOU is a 1998 BMW F650 in Brown with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T733 SOU, 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 T733 SOU registered?

T733 SOU is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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