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X704 FBB

2001 BMW F650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

39,160 mi
Last recorded39,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F65024,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 FBB
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 39,160 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 36,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 32,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fork stanchion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handguard touching flyscreen @ full lock

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing-Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,742 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fork stanchion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handguard touching flyscreen @ full lock

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing-Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,146 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 30,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak RH fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,394 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 28,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 27,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 25,395 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 25,395 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,534 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 22 May 2013 23,233 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 17,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,683 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 16,651 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 16,614 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 16,050 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 16,050 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 15,450 miles

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,975 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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X704 FBB is a 2001 BMW F650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X704 FBB, 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 X704 FBB registered?

X704 FBB is a 2001 BMW F650, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X704 FBB safe to buy?

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