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P744 SHV

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 SHV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,389 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 50,389 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,987 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,524 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,114 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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P744 SHV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P744 SHV, 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 P744 SHV registered?

P744 SHV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P744 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 SHV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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