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P254 OBJ

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,926 mi
Last recorded14,926 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 OBJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 14,598 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 14,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak r/hand fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,890 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,814 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 11,814 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 11,162 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,162 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 10,720 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,045 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 24 May 2007 9,442 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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P254 OBJ is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P254 OBJ, 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 P254 OBJ registered?

P254 OBJ is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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