1996 BMW F650 0.7L Petrol · N397 BJM
1996 BMW F650 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 66,815 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW F650
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 652cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
N397 BJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 66,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N397 BJM Mileage History
- 16/09/202363,804 mi
- 01/11/202464,526 mi+722 mi
- 18/12/202464,570 mi+44 mi
- 19/01/202666,795 mi+2,225 mi
- 30/01/202666,815 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N397 BJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW F650 (N397 BJM) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Only working when rear brake is applied (4.3.2 (a)”; “Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working when front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (i”.
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