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M285 LEL

1995 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,308 mi
Last recorded39,308 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW F65030,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 LEL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 39,308 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up & down play in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 32,477 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,132 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,045 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 29,045 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,219 miles

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

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

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

gear lever loose

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,407 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 19,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,807 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,715 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 12,694 miles

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

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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M285 LEL is a 1995 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 30,456 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 M285 LEL, 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 31 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M285 LEL is a 1995 BMW F650, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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