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P471 CWL

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 CWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 53,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,840 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,840 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,555 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 49,148 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,148 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,857 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,836 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 47,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,013 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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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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