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P98 ETO

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,127 mi
Last recorded44,127 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 ETO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,965 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

no plate cracked slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,400 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,395 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,115 miles

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,093 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,792 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 27,172 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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P98 ETO is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P98 ETO, 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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P98 ETO is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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