MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P471 CWL is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P471 CWL, 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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P471 CWL is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 17 February 1997.
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