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P472 SUC

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,236 mi
Last recorded32,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 SUC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,782 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,782 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 26,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,610 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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P472 SUC is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P472 SUC registered?

P472 SUC is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P472 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 SUC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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