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P378 MLD

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 MLD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,653 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 63,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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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P378 MLD is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P378 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 P378 MLD registered?

P378 MLD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P378 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 MLD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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