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P52 VWL

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,593 mi
Last recorded52,593 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 52,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,964 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,450 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 46,450 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at head (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 41,671 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 41,670 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper wiring catching on horn when steering from lock to lock

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake master cylinder dust seal perished

Pass 9 May 2019 40,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 40,603 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 39,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,917 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 38,914 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 34,482 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 33,178 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

chain ajusters looes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,803 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P52 VWL is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P52 VWL, 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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P52 VWL is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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