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R823 NWO

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,543 mi
Last recorded38,543 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 38,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,841 miles

Drive chain is very dry and needs lubricating.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 36,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,268 miles

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

Front Front caliper slider pin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,983 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,792 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 18,792 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey pipe to cylinder head (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,291 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,099 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 11,249 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,835 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 7,761 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,309 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R823 NWO is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R823 NWO, 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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R823 NWO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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