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P656 SFM

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 SFM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,732 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,348 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,912 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 51,391 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 51,391 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,746 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 37,386 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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P656 SFM is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P656 SFM, 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 P656 SFM registered?

P656 SFM is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P656 SFM safe to buy?

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