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Y221 RBP

2001 BMW F650

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW F65024,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,340 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 40,340 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,338 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 40,338 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 40,338 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 40,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 40,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 40,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,018 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 40,010 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,021 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,018 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight notch in headraces

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,791 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,694 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,600 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,707 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 23,196 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,389 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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Y221 RBP is a 2001 BMW F650 in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,536 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 Y221 RBP, 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 25 years old, this BMW F650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y221 RBP is a 2001 BMW F650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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