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R224 AKR

1998 BMW F650

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 AKR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,420 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 88,420 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,415 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 75,317 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

front tyre starting to perish near rim

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,317 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish near rim

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,899 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2010 70,648 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 65,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 65,140 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 64,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,099 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,030 miles

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

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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R224 AKR is a 1998 BMW F650 in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 R224 AKR, 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 28 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R224 AKR registered?

R224 AKR is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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