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P985 TCK

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 TCK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 35,554 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,732 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,732 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,306 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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P985 TCK is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P985 TCK, 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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What year was P985 TCK registered?

P985 TCK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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