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M456 LNL

1997 BMW 650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,278 mi
Last recorded9,278 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 LNL
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 9,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 9,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 8,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 8,785 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 8,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 7,140 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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M456 LNL is a 1997 BMW 650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M456 LNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M456 LNL registered?

M456 LNL is a 1997 BMW 650, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is M456 LNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 LNL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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