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P745 XBV

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,573 mi
Last recorded28,573 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,487 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey LH SIDE HEAD PIPE JOINT (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,002 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 24,122 miles

NUMBER PLATE SMALL

Pass 23 May 2013 20,161 miles

chain lub

Pass 2 May 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,375 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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P745 XBV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P745 XBV, 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 P745 XBV registered?

P745 XBV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P745 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 XBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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