MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust nuts at head securing exhaust heavily corroded
Front Brake slight bind
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak base of engine
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front tyre has some perishing
clutch lever lock nut missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P501 FRP is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 P501 FRP, 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 P501 FRP registered?
P501 FRP is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 18 March 1997.
Is P501 FRP safe to buy?
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