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N949 KPS

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,482 mi
Last recorded19,482 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 KPS
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,482 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,009 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,009 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,460 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,451 miles

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

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

lights wired up to come on with ignition not through switch

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,211 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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N949 KPS is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N949 KPS, 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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N949 KPS is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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