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W278 YPX

2000 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,529 mi
Last recorded6,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F65022,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 YPX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 6,529 miles

front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2023 5,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 5,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 5,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,160 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,409 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 57,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,879 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,214 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,214 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,380 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,321 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 35,321 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,164 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 28,164 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W278 YPX is a 2000 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W278 YPX, 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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W278 YPX is a 2000 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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