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P37 GUK

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,161 mi
Last recorded33,161 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 GUK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,154 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 33,150 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 33,033 miles

Front front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 32,052 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 32,052 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,101 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,178 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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P37 GUK is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P37 GUK, 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 P37 GUK registered?

P37 GUK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P37 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 GUK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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