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1997 BMW F650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,126 mi
Last recorded48,126 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 PNG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,121 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower link arm to shocker bush/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 47,286 miles

Stop lamp not working Brake control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 42,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,434 miles

Chainguard missing at time of test.

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

N/S rear footrest not complete.

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,409 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,539 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 22,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,297 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 21,297 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P874 PNG is a 1997 BMW F650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P874 PNG, 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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P874 PNG is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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