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P121 OLM

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,112 mi
Last recorded5,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 OLM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 5,112 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 4,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2015 4,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,467 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,004 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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P121 OLM is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 P121 OLM, 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 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 OLM registered?

P121 OLM is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P121 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 OLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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