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Y178 RBP

2001 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F65024,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,981 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

REAr no plate border slightly smaller replace/

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 27,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 5,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 5,393 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 5,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,084 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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Y178 RBP is a 2001 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y178 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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Y178 RBP is a 2001 BMW F650, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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