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N385 HHG

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,416 mi
Last recorded25,416 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,416 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 24,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N385 HHG is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N385 HHG, 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 N385 HHG registered?

N385 HHG is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N385 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 HHG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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