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P401 HNV

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,189 mi
Last recorded7,189 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 HNV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 7,189 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 7,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 6,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 6,625 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 6,625 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear light bulb replaced (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 5,993 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 5,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

o/side rear panel insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 5,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,540 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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P401 HNV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P401 HNV, 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 P401 HNV registered?

P401 HNV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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