CarVerify

Free Car Check

N42 MFC

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,165 mi
Last recorded27,165 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 27,165 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 24,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,626 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,626 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 24,015 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
Full BMW F650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N42 MFC is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N42 MFC, 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

How do I check the history of N42 MFC?

You can check the full history of N42 MFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N42 MFC registered?

N42 MFC is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N42 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 MFC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N42 MFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N42 MFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.