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39,308 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
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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.
Is M285 LEL safe to buy?
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