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N843 STN

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,504 mi
Last recorded59,504 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 STN
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,504 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,079 miles

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

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

Front Tyre is perishing

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,093 miles

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

Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Upper Unable to see/check brake fluid

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,217 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 42,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,610 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,590 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,953 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,562 miles

advise rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,537 miles

front tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,013 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,856 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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N843 STN is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N843 STN, 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 N843 STN registered?

N843 STN is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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