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P348 MOW

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 MOW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 24,159 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,790 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,590 miles

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

Nearside front flasher lamp loose on mounting.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 20,589 miles

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

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

Nearside front flasher lamp loose on mounting.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,314 miles

Slight bind to rear brake

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P348 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P348 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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P348 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P348 MOW safe to buy?

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