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P273 MSX

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,457 mi
Last recorded22,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 MSX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 22,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 22,453 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Works intermittently. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

rear foot rests removed at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 15,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,354 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P273 MSX is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P273 MSX, 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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P273 MSX is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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