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P673 NMJ

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,842 mi
Last recorded46,842 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 46,842 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Nipples (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Lower Exhaust stud damaged.

Perish marks in tread of rear tyre.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Nipples (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 46,827 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Nipples (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Lower Exhaust stud damaged.

Perish marks in tread of rear tyre.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Nipples (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,845 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded Nipples (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,564 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,226 miles

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

rear wheel spoke nipples corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,645 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy.

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,629 miles

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

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

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Reduced rear suspension damping.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area at head. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,247 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 24,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 22,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,794 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 17,290 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 17,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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P673 NMJ is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P673 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 P673 NMJ registered?

P673 NMJ is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P673 NMJ safe to buy?

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