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P996 TJV

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

14,312 mi
Last recorded14,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 TJV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 14,312 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 13,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,364 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 13,364 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 13,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 12,962 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 12,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 12,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,065 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 12,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,876 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 10,874 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 10,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,320 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 8,986 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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P996 TJV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 P996 TJV, 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 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P996 TJV registered?

P996 TJV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P996 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 TJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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