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P21 PHY

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,443 mi
Last recorded45,443 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 PHY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,443 miles

little reserve travel brake pedal

Pass 29 May 2024 45,369 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 45,365 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 44,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,213 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,213 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 487,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,238 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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P21 PHY is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P21 PHY, 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 P21 PHY registered?

P21 PHY is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P21 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 PHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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