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X296 BYD

2001 BMW F650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,355 mi
Last recorded21,355 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW F65024,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 BYD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,836 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,564 miles

front pads getting low

handlebars out of alignment

rear tyre low in centre

tickover high

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,393 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 19,390 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,160 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 12,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,068 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,691 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,698 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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X296 BYD is a 2001 BMW F650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X296 BYD, 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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What year was X296 BYD registered?

X296 BYD is a 2001 BMW F650, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X296 BYD safe to buy?

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