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P802 UNM

1997 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,548 mi
Last recorded21,548 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 UNM
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,548 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 21,548 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,538 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 21,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 21,495 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,320 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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P802 UNM is a 1997 BMW 650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P802 UNM, 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.

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What year was P802 UNM registered?

P802 UNM is a 1997 BMW 650, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P802 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 UNM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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