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N438 MWY

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,846 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 34,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,847 miles

indi flashing at 100 pm and slight play in throttle on right lock

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,596 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,592 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,585 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,585 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,205 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,205 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,357 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 18,357 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N438 MWY is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N438 MWY, 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 N438 MWY registered?

N438 MWY is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N438 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 MWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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