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1997 BMW 650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,070 mi
Last recorded24,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 PNG
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 24,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 23,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 36,455 miles

Central Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 34,986 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,943 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 29,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,841 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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P868 PNG is a 1997 BMW 650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P868 PNG, 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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P868 PNG is a 1997 BMW 650, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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