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BMW F650

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 650 cc

L8 SHFMOT history

L8 SHF is a red petrol BMW F650 first used on 27 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 12,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
12,829 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
F650
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
650 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SHF was last recorded at 12,829 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2014: 10,264 miles, lower than 92,011 miles on 6 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,671 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,829 miles
  • 2021 – 12,671 miles
  • 2020 – 12,623 miles
  • 2019 – 12,490 miles
  • 2018 – 12,163 miles
  • 2016 – 11,344 miles
  • 2015 – 10,493 miles
  • 2014 – 10,264 miles
  • 2013 – 92,011 miles
  • 2010 – 9,042 miles
  • 2009 – 8,082 miles
  • 2008 – 6,970 miles
  • 2007 – 5,976 miles
  • 2006 – 5,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,829 miles
  • AdvisoryFront oil pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryFront tyre contains perishing
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear tyre contains light perishing
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,829 miles (+158)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    12,829 miles
    Test number
    867987189164
    • AdvisoryFront oil pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyre contains perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre contains light perishing
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass12,671 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    12,671 miles
    Test number
    302736692057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,623 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    12,623 miles
    Test number
    645878713058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass12,490 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,490 miles
    Test number
    837462239268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,163 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,163 miles
    Test number
    118159230860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,344 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    398401032233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,493 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,493 miles
    Test number
    579084195044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,264 miles (-81,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,264 miles
    Test number
    466505594082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,011 miles (+82,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    169906393402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,042 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    410560170138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,082 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,082 miles
    Test number
    361221979101
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  12. Pass6,970 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,970 miles
    Test number
    604593078136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,976 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    5,976 miles
    Test number
    363570477114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,214 miles
    Test number
    594888166199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SHF

Does L8 SHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SHF is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SHF?
The MOT on L8 SHF is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SHF done?
L8 SHF was recorded at 12,829 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 380 miles a year.
Has L8 SHF ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 SHF has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 SHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 SHF find?
L8 SHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil pipe corroded; front tyre contains perishing; headlamp slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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