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P425 GJC

1996 BMW F650

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 GJC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,344 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 42,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 39,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,483 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 38,483 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,707 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,416 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,678 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,992 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P425 GJC is a 1996 BMW F650 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P425 GJC, 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 P425 GJC registered?

P425 GJC is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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