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P25 BJB

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,697 miles

Underside of machine very oily. Appears to be a leak in the crankcase area.

Fail 15 Sep 2018 45,693 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear position light could not be tested because stop lamp is permanently on.

Underside of machine very oily. Appears to be a leak in the crankcase area.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,225 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 45,225 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play top bush has excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre below min (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,225 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre below min (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight leak from seal (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension soft (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,842 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)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 42,842 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Offside passenger footrest has part of stay missing but is secure

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,827 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,707 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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P25 BJB 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 71.4%.

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 P25 BJB, 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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P25 BJB is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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