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P137 RHX

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 RHX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,501 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 52,501 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notching (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 47,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high With kick to right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notching (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,080 miles

slight movement rear sprocket bush

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,525 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,525 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,299 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,652 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,774 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 13,177 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P137 RHX is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P137 RHX, 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 30 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P137 RHX registered?

P137 RHX is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P137 RHX safe to buy?

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