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R926 AKO

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,571 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 49,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 48,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 47,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 46,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,614 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,614 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2009 30,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear brake resovoir is damp round the pipe, but not leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,356 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 29,354 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,243 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,243 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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R926 AKO is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R926 AKO, 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 R926 AKO registered?

R926 AKO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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