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N208 ARB

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,481 mi
Last recorded20,481 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 ARB
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,278 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 15,278 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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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N208 ARB is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N208 ARB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N208 ARB registered?

N208 ARB is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N208 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 ARB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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