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P672 VEU

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,698 mi
Last recorded30,698 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,698 miles

both tyres old by date

Fail 7 May 2026 30,693 miles

Front Brake component insecure brake caliper pin missing retaining r clip (1.1.21 (c))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both tyres old by date

chain guide/roller missing (back of brake pedal)

side stand bolt loose

Pass 12 May 2023 30,568 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 30,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,413 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 30,413 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,948 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 13 May 2009 23,518 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 23,518 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 22,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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P672 VEU is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P672 VEU, 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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P672 VEU is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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