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P465 SUC

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,252 mi
Last recorded20,252 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 SUC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 20,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,212 miles

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,983 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,560 miles

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 19,548 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 19,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2009 18,942 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,416 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,412 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P465 SUC is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P465 SUC, 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 P465 SUC registered?

P465 SUC is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P465 SUC safe to buy?

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