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P442 NOW

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,959 mi
Last recorded28,959 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 NOW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 28,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 May 2024 22,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 22,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,627 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,169 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,865 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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P442 NOW is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P442 NOW, 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 P442 NOW registered?

P442 NOW is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P442 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 NOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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