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N838 PEE

1996 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,912 mi
Last recorded49,912 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 PEE
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,912 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 40,845 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 40,840 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Rear Brake Light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,981 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 32,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Fuel hose split slightly at fuel tap (not leaking)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 26,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Fuel hose split slightly at fuel tap (not leaking)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,273 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front brake binding slightly

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

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

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

No pillion footrests fitted at time of test - dangerous if pillion passenger carried

Fail 25 May 2010 24,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front brake binding slightly

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

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

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

No pillion footrests fitted at time of test - dangerous if pillion passenger carried

Fail 12 May 2009 15,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 15,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 20,531 miles

Offside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 15,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 14,512 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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N838 PEE is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N838 PEE, 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 N838 PEE registered?

N838 PEE is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 17 February 1996.

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