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P43 FJO

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,556 mi
Last recorded42,556 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 FJO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 40,422 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 40,422 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,710 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock has slightly reduced damping

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,808 miles

Rear Suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,413 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 15,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 13,305 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 13,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,049 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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P43 FJO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P43 FJO, 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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P43 FJO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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