CarVerify

Free Car Check

P946 KKJ

1997 BMW F650

Brown Petrol 650cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,353 mi
Last recorded50,353 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 KKJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 50,353 miles

Rear lamp unit loose

Pass 12 May 2016 49,645 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,607 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,187 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,187 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,187 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,281 miles

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

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

rear mono shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,494 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 25,494 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front 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
Full BMW F650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P946 KKJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P946 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P946 KKJ?

You can check the full history of P946 KKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P946 KKJ registered?

P946 KKJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P946 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 KKJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P946 KKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P946 KKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.