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P971 NLR

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,374 mi
Last recorded30,374 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,374 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 29,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,318 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear advise, rear tyre damage to tread

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,677 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 17,677 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working when front rake applied. (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2009 15,855 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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P971 NLR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P971 NLR, 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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P971 NLR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P971 NLR safe to buy?

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