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P419 HNV

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,856 mi
Last recorded91,856 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 HNV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,296 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,873 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,032 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,420 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,317 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,601 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,997 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,997 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,548 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 70,138 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,138 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,126 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

handle bars possible bent/wear in clucth pivot

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

front tyre slightly perished

handle bars possible bent

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre slightly perished

handle bars possible bent

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,022 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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P419 HNV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P419 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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P419 HNV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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