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V650 FUY

1999 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,340 mi
Last recorded23,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 FUY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 23,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 21,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 21,767 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 21,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 21,094 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,637 miles

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

Front tyre old and hardened. Date stamp 2005

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

Rear tyre old and hardened. Date stamp 2004

Rear wheel/drive bearings feel rough and slight free play

Silicone shine on both tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,634 miles

Front Tyre worn and 'feathered'. Close to legal limit

Rear Tyre worn and 'squared'. Close to legal limit

Fail 19 Feb 2016 20,632 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Cables seized (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn and 'feathered'. Close to legal limit

Rear Tyre worn and 'squared'. Close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,809 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 19,809 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,276 miles

Rear paralever bearings have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,043 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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V650 FUY is a 1999 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 36,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V650 FUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 27 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V650 FUY registered?

V650 FUY is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V650 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V650 FUY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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