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N494 FWL

1995 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW F65030,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 FWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,344 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 27,344 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,410 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 25,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,808 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 14,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 11,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 6,830 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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N494 FWL is a 1995 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 30,456 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 N494 FWL, 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 31 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N494 FWL registered?

N494 FWL is a 1995 BMW F650, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N494 FWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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