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V650 ESL

2000 BMW F650

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,602 mi
Last recorded42,602 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F65022,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 ESL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 42,602 miles

All lights masked at time of test

Both fork tubes pitted, may effect seal life

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 42,558 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Both fork tubes pitted, may effect seal life

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 39,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 28,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,189 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,189 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 11,025 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 11,025 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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V650 ESL is a 2000 BMW F650 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 22,402 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 V650 ESL, 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 26 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V650 ESL registered?

V650 ESL is a 2000 BMW F650, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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