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P420 CDP

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,022 mi
Last recorded24,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 CDP
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 24,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 23,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 23,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 20,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle 'sticky'. Doesn't return to closed position, opens further if left partially open. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Pads detached from steel backing plate. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,817 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 18,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5 Squares (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Hub Bearing has play (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

O/S Switch gear has movement (throttle)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,712 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,399 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,367 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 16,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,294 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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P420 CDP is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P420 CDP, 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 P420 CDP registered?

P420 CDP is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P420 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 CDP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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