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P641 ETO

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 ETO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,502 miles

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,834 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise rear tyre close to legal limit will require changing soon

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,795 miles

advise rear tyre close to legal limit will require changing soon

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,565 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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P641 ETO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P641 ETO, 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 P641 ETO registered?

P641 ETO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P641 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 ETO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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