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N216 PYF

1996 BMW F650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 PYF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 45,204 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 45,203 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 44,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine stalls on right hand lock

Fail 6 Feb 2020 43,553 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

engine stalls on right hand lock

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,771 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,761 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,899 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 25,880 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Both front and rear tyresare close to the limet and are unevenly worn.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,010 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,378 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 22,378 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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N216 PYF is a 1996 BMW F650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N216 PYF, 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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N216 PYF is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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