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P562 DSA

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,229 mi
Last recorded32,229 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 DSA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,516 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,516 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,437 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 25,406 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,538 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 15,453 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P562 DSA is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P562 DSA, 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 P562 DSA registered?

P562 DSA is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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