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P346 CTF

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 CTF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 61,600 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 48,246 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,660 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,847 miles

drive chain has a tight spot advise replacement

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,861 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,827 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,827 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,834 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake action slightly spongy

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,679 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 40,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,572 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 33,431 miles

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

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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P346 CTF is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P346 CTF, 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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P346 CTF is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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