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P587 HEY

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,816 mi
Last recorded28,816 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 HEY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,816 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,277 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,913 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 12,913 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P587 HEY is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P587 HEY, 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 P587 HEY registered?

P587 HEY is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P587 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 HEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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