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L918 NSX

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,101 mi
Last recorded34,101 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 NSX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 34,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 33,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

horn poor

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 33,326 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 33,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,029 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 32,029 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,361 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 31,361 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

gear lever loose on splines

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,030 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 31,030 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,442 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 29,442 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,439 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 28,397 miles

mirrors fouling screen

oil leak from front of engine

rear brake master cylinder gaitor split

slight movement on handle bar rubber mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,397 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear 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)

mirrors fouling screen

oil leak from o/s/f of engine

rear brake master cylinder gaiter split

slight movement on n/s rubber handle bar riser

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,487 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

l/h mirror fouling screen on full r/h lock

side stand opperation stiff

Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,487 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

l/h mirror fouling screen on full r/h lock

side stand opperation stiff

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,861 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 23,861 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,186 miles

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.

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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L918 NSX is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,939 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 L918 NSX, 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 32 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L918 NSX registered?

L918 NSX is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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