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P494 APK

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,361 mi
Last recorded50,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 APK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,509 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 47,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 47,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 47,297 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2022 47,145 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 47,145 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,596 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,710 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,794 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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P494 APK is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P494 APK, 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 P494 APK registered?

P494 APK is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P494 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 APK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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