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P28 JHE

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 58,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 56,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 55,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 54,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,468 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 37,433 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 37,424 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,277 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 34,806 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn but not considered excesive

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside fairing loose but not likley to affect steering

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,806 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn but not considered excesive

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside fairing loose but not likley to affect steering

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,735 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,803 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,803 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,300 miles

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

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

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

head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,046 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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P28 JHE is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P28 JHE, 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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P28 JHE is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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