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P289 DJR

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,513 mi
Last recorded25,513 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 DJR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,513 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 25,345 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 25,345 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 24,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,130 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,847 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 19,970 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 13,697 miles

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

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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P289 DJR is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P289 DJR, 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 P289 DJR registered?

P289 DJR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P289 DJR safe to buy?

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