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N701 OTL

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,712 mi
Last recorded41,712 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 OTL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 41,712 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 40,207 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 40,207 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,785 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired lens missing (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,755 miles

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

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

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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N701 OTL is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N701 OTL, 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 N701 OTL registered?

N701 OTL is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N701 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 OTL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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