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N657 BAU

1995 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

482,704 mi
Last recorded482,704 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW F65030,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 482,704 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,435 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,435 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 38,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,712 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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N657 BAU is a 1995 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N657 BAU, 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 N657 BAU registered?

N657 BAU is a 1995 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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