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R282 NKX

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,785 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,718 miles

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable yolk bush worn (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,416 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,139 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,286 miles

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

Front brake caliper bolt to long rubbing on disc .

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,813 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight bind on front and rear brakes.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,655 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 May 2008 69,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 63,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R282 NKX is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 R282 NKX, 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 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R282 NKX is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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