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P56 VWL

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,701 mi
Last recorded29,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,892 miles

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 25,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,447 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,773 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 18,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

cracks in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 11,260 miles

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 9,592 miles

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

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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P56 VWL is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P56 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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What year was P56 VWL registered?

P56 VWL is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P56 VWL safe to buy?

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