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N348 MEU

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,880 mi
Last recorded69,880 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 MEU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,597 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,955 miles

Centre clutch lever slight wear

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,102 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever bolt insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch lever bolt insecure

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,962 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009
Fail 23 Dec 2008 58,600 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,495 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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N348 MEU is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N348 MEU, 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 N348 MEU registered?

N348 MEU is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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