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P348 MLD

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,477 mi
Last recorded28,477 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 MLD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,477 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play mono shock bottom bush (2.4.A2a(i))

no upper chain guard fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 28,477 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play mono shock bottom bush (2.4.A2a(i))

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

no upper chain guard fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2015 23,222 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,176 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 17,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 12,046 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,623 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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P348 MLD is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P348 MLD, 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 P348 MLD registered?

P348 MLD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P348 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 MLD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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