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N956 DYD

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,201 mi
Last recorded34,201 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 DYD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 34,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 34,201 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 33,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,772 miles

n/s handle bar clamp is fitted the wrong way round the arrow should be pointing to the front

Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015
Fail 18 Apr 2015 31,801 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,195 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 25,894 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,833 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,673 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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N956 DYD is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N956 DYD, 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 N956 DYD registered?

N956 DYD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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