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R65 NRC

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,870 mi
Last recorded32,870 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 32,870 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 27,328 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,622 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 16,122 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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R65 NRC is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R65 NRC, 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 R65 NRC registered?

R65 NRC is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R65 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 NRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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