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P655 WDF

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 WDF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,571 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,254 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,253 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,682 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,953 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,737 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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P655 WDF is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P655 WDF, 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 P655 WDF registered?

P655 WDF is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P655 WDF safe to buy?

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