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N390 NHG

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,912 mi
Last recorded30,912 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 NHG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,912 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 30,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 29,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 29,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,714 miles

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

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,710 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,641 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 26,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,790 miles

rear brake light switch not working

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 25,293 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 May 2006 25,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 25,183 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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N390 NHG is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N390 NHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N390 NHG registered?

N390 NHG is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N390 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 NHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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