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P79 RHX

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 RHX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,473 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 53,432 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,796 miles

Front mask converter fitted to headlight.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,979 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,836 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,836 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,634 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,863 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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P79 RHX is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P79 RHX, 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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P79 RHX is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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