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P579 GVO

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,198 mi
Last recorded30,198 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,198 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,992 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 27,992 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,889 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

handlebars slightly misaligned

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,486 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,486 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,722 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,085 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,329 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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P579 GVO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P579 GVO, 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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P579 GVO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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