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P289 FNV

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,160 mi
Last recorded48,160 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FNV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,073 miles

Cracking on front tyre sidewall

Slight movement in brake pedal

Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,036 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Cracking on front tyre sidewall

Slight movement in brake pedal

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,370 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 24,363 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

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

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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P289 FNV is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P289 FNV registered?

P289 FNV is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P289 FNV safe to buy?

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