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P59 JHE

1997 BMW F650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,812 mi
Last recorded48,812 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,954 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,936 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,868 miles

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

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

fork stanchions pitted.

Pass 15 May 2013 30,940 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 28,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 28,925 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 25,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,228 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,694 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,067 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,487 miles

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

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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P59 JHE is a 1997 BMW F650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P59 JHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P59 JHE registered?

P59 JHE is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P59 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 JHE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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