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P738 ONC

1997 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,347 mi
Last recorded42,347 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 ONC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 41,038 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 39,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,680 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,179 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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P738 ONC is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P738 ONC, 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 P738 ONC registered?

P738 ONC is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P738 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 ONC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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