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OAH 356V

1979 BMW 650

Bronze Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 356V
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 759 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 759 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2017

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey both sides where the pipe meets the silencer (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2015

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2015
Pass 4 Apr 2014
Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,034 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,297 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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OAH 356V is a 1979 BMW 650 in Bronze with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a BMW 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAH 356V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 47 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAH 356V?

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What year was OAH 356V registered?

OAH 356V is a 1979 BMW 650, first registered on 27 November 1979.

Is OAH 356V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAH 356V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAH 356V have outstanding finance?

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