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P956 RYR

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 RYR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 46,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 46,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 46,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,802 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,216 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 42,525 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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P956 RYR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black 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 P956 RYR, 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

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What year was P956 RYR registered?

P956 RYR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P956 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 RYR 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.

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