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N831 BWE

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,193 mi
Last recorded62,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,193 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 62,192 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure cracked Left rear Seat Grab handle insecure. (6.1.1a)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Horn insecure

Front Mirrors loose and insecure

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,079 miles

rear carrier bolts loose

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,881 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

rear carrier bolts loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 May 2009 50,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,495 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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N831 BWE is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N831 BWE, 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 N831 BWE registered?

N831 BWE is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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