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R598 JGO

1998 BMW F650

Beige Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 JGO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 55,394 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 1,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 142 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 142 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 32,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 32,696 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,986 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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R598 JGO is a 1998 BMW F650 in Beige with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R598 JGO, 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 R598 JGO registered?

R598 JGO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R598 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 JGO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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