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P673 OFL

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,923 mi
Last recorded34,923 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 OFL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 34,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 33,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 30,224 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 28,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,808 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise strip check all hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 26,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise strip check all hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 22,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 14,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 2,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 1,061 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2012 1,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 425 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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P673 OFL is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P673 OFL, 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 P673 OFL registered?

P673 OFL is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P673 OFL safe to buy?

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