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R436 YLK

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,364 mi
Last recorded23,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,364 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 23,351 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 22,878 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also has tight spot. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens looks misted inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mono link bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess both front and rear alloy rims corroding around spoke mounting holes. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front forks slightly twisted.

front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated, but do not feel rough or have any freeplay.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,630 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 9,987 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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R436 YLK is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R436 YLK, 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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R436 YLK is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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