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N226 YTO

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,361 mi
Last recorded34,361 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 YTO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,361 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,361 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,654 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,283 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,964 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,964 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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N226 YTO is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N226 YTO, 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 N226 YTO registered?

N226 YTO is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N226 YTO safe to buy?

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