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P356 RBH

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 RBH
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside switchgear rotates slightly.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,422 miles

Both front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,761 miles

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

rear brake pivot has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,341 miles

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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P356 RBH is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P356 RBH, 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 P356 RBH registered?

P356 RBH is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P356 RBH safe to buy?

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