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P527 FMO

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,306 mi
Last recorded75,306 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 FMO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 75,306 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 75,306 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play nut loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 75,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 73,543 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,639 miles

Central Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 68,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,962 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,495 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,749 miles

front pads getting low

slkight wear in chain aqnd sprocket

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,898 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 27,866 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,023 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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P527 FMO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P527 FMO, 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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P527 FMO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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