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N835 HTM

1996 BMW F650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,411 mi
Last recorded50,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 HTM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 50,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 50,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 50,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 48,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 48,734 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 47,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,315 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 47,312 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,520 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 46,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,304 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

clutch lever pivot worn slightly

the front park light is not working

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,066 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 45,889 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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N835 HTM is a 1996 BMW F650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N835 HTM, 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 N835 HTM registered?

N835 HTM is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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