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N286 VPG

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,162 mi
Last recorded36,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 VPG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,613 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 34,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,686 miles

Front Upper Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Top yoke nut loose, due to handlebar mountings

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,084 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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N286 VPG is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N286 VPG, 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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N286 VPG is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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