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P299 MOW

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 MOW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 40,843 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 40,770 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 37,289 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 37,042 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 37,042 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2020 37,034 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 36,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 35,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 34,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 34,517 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 34,516 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 32,617 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 32,617 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 28,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,942 miles

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

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

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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P299 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P299 MOW, 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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P299 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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