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P484 WGJ

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,712 mi
Last recorded11,712 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 WGJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 11,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 11,712 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,354 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 9,350 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,056 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 8,920 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 8,920 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,038 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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P484 WGJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 652cc 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 P484 WGJ, 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 P484 WGJ registered?

P484 WGJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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