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P661 NMJ

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 45,480 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 45,480 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 42,947 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 40,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls DOESN'T WORK OFF HAND LEVER (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,248 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 40,196 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired does not work (1.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake front (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough front (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play bottom set (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,728 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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P661 NMJ is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P661 NMJ, 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 P661 NMJ registered?

P661 NMJ is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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