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P620 AFR

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,565 mi
Last recorded34,565 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 AFR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 34,219 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 33,218 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 32,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 18,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,777 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 13,517 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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P620 AFR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P620 AFR, 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 P620 AFR registered?

P620 AFR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P620 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P620 AFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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