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P759 SHV

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 SHV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 40,460 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 40,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 40,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,559 miles

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

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

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

front brake slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,061 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 37,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 35,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 28,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 28,985 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 25,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,922 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,364 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

screen missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,027 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,208 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,576 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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P759 SHV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P759 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 P759 SHV registered?

P759 SHV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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