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R289 NKX

1998 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,195 mi
Last recorded21,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,195 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,192 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 19,192 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,178 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

nearside rear foorest slightly loose

offside rear footrest slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2011 16,170 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

nearside rear foorest slightly loose

offside rear footrest slightly loose

Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,787 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 13,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 13,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,362 miles

front brake lever fouling against throttle housing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,997 miles

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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R289 NKX is a 1998 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R289 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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R289 NKX is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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