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P197 OCV

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,493 mi
Last recorded30,493 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 OCV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 30,485 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 28,047 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 28,033 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering Bars touch screen (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 27 May 2015 27,969 miles

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

Slight bind on front brake

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,206 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,626 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,951 miles

Handlebar fixing point slightly misaligned.

Slight play in handlebar mounting rubbers.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,303 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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P197 OCV is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,063 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 P197 OCV, 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 30 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P197 OCV registered?

P197 OCV is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P197 OCV safe to buy?

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