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P389 TDD

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 TDD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,956 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 35,956 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,274 miles

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

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

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 20 Oct 2015 33,609 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,994 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,994 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,968 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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P389 TDD is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P389 TDD, 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 P389 TDD registered?

P389 TDD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P389 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 TDD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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