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P868 BPL

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,069 mi
Last recorded19,069 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 17,808 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 17,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,028 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P868 BPL is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P868 BPL, 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 P868 BPL registered?

P868 BPL is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P868 BPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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