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P48 LSG

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,835 mi
Last recorded45,835 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 LSG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,709 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 44,709 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 44,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose steering headbearing slightly loose(lower) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,974 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 43,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 43,882 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 38,273 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,265 miles

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

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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P48 LSG is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P48 LSG, 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 P48 LSG registered?

P48 LSG is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P48 LSG safe to buy?

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