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P449 GVO

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,699 mi
Last recorded54,699 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 54,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,116 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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P449 GVO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P449 GVO, 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 P449 GVO registered?

P449 GVO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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