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P404 WGK

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,941 mi
Last recorded32,941 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 32,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 32,941 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,971 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,384 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,384 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 25,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,812 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,812 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,810 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 17,810 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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P404 WGK is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P404 WGK, 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 P404 WGK registered?

P404 WGK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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