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P39 PYY

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 48,137 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 48,137 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,236 miles

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

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 40,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,016 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,889 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,889 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 25,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,294 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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P39 PYY is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P39 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P39 PYY registered?

P39 PYY is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P39 PYY safe to buy?

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