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P725 BOD

1996 BMW F650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,693 mi
Last recorded36,693 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 BOD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 36,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,711 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,645 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 32,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,371 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear sprocket hub slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,371 miles

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

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear sprocket hub slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,875 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 26,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,797 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 23,797 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,106 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 19,106 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,675 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,374 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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P725 BOD is a 1996 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P725 BOD, 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 P725 BOD registered?

P725 BOD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 23 November 1996.

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