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R286 NKX

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,419 mi
Last recorded24,419 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 24,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 24,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,711 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Spoke heads reacting with alloy rim, slight build up of corrosion! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lens slightly crazed

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly damaged!

Rear Chain needs lubrication!

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

Rear Shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect!

Fail 9 Mar 2021 23,711 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Spoke heads reacting with alloy rim, slight build up of corrosion! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lens slightly crazed

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly damaged!

Rear Chain needs lubrication!

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

Rear Shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect!

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,845 miles

5mm.Bridgestone 100/90/19. Pads good.

8mm. Sauva 130/80/17. Pads good.

Front 102Kg. Rear 146Kg.

Pass 26 May 2012 19,802 miles

4mm 100/90/19 Bridgstone.

8mm 130/80/17 Sauva.

Pads all good.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 19,332 miles

Both front covers corroded

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R286 NKX is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R286 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 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 R286 NKX registered?

R286 NKX is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R286 NKX safe to buy?

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