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1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 PNG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,336 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 32,336 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,729 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,729 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain split link circlip (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,432 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,401 miles

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

Front brake pad incorrectly fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,392 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Front brake pad incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 20,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 20,929 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,980 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 14,931 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 14,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,103 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,247 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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P875 PNG is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P875 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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P875 PNG is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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