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R79 NRC

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 37,137 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 31,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 31,238 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower link to frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,391 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess rim around spoke holes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,222 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,819 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 28,819 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,080 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,557 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,554 miles

Offside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 26,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,888 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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R79 NRC is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R79 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 R79 NRC registered?

R79 NRC is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R79 NRC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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