MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Wheel inadequatly repaired but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear cuts to rear tyre
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose x2 (4.2.1b)
Rear cuts to rear tyre
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
cush drive rubbers worn
rear brake lever piviot ahs free play
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P285 FNV is a 1996 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P285 FNV, 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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P285 FNV is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 17 December 1996.
Is P285 FNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P285 FNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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