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N458 CVM

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,204 mi
Last recorded40,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 CVM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 40,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,973 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation nut loose (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,564 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,481 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 33,473 miles

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

nearside light switch slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,120 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,113 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

nearside light cluster slight movement

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,052 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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N458 CVM 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 N458 CVM, 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 N458 CVM registered?

N458 CVM is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N458 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 CVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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