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N47 WOM

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,113 mi
Last recorded35,113 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 WOM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,205 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,015 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 57,376 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 56,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,900 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,899 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Oil leak ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,746 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,641 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,641 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,825 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,822 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,563 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 20,996 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,828 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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N47 WOM is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N47 WOM, 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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N47 WOM is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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