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N609 JLM

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,446 mi
Last recorded29,446 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 JLM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 29,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 29,330 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 29,258 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 29,258 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fork yoke insecure top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 29,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 28,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 28,907 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,428 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 27,428 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,981 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 21,958 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,918 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 21,892 miles

oil light lit on tick over

Pass 16 May 2012 21,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,689 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear drive sprocket worn

Fail 12 May 2010 21,670 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear drive sprocket worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,472 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

crack in front mudguard

rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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N609 JLM is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N609 JLM, 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 N609 JLM registered?

N609 JLM is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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