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N705 GNW

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,050 mi
Last recorded45,050 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 GNW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 45,050 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 45,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working and rear levers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,232 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 44,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,375 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,014 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,773 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of front fork oil seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,771 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of front fork oil seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 40,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,773 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 33,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 28,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,121 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,891 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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N705 GNW 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 N705 GNW, 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 N705 GNW registered?

N705 GNW is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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