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P134 LJN

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

260 mi
Last recorded260 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 37,002 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 37,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front mirror is slightly loose

Pass 27 May 2021 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,605 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,462 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 28,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,595 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 23,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,878 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,832 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,854 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 18,854 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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P134 LJN is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P134 LJN, 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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P134 LJN is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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