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N589 OYX

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,167 mi
Last recorded16,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 16,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 16,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 14,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,564 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 14,553 miles

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

drive chain overly tight

Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,301 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 13,107 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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N589 OYX is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N589 OYX, 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

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What year was N589 OYX registered?

N589 OYX is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N589 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 OYX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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