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P35 PHY

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 PHY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 74,646 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,406 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,714 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 71,703 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,752 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 69,752 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket hub bearing collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,869 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2017 53,827 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play front bearing on shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 May 2017 53,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play front bearing on shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2016 50,807 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 May 2016 50,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 May 2015 47,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2015 47,991 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,396 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,491 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,080 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,092 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,247 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,247 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,376 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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P35 PHY is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 P35 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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P35 PHY is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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