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S410 BTA

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,052 mi
Last recorded39,052 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 BTA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 39,052 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 39,008 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rear lower bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,942 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 37,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,386 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess ALLOY RIM SPLINTERING FROM INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,069 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 29,504 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,727 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 25,727 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on front and rear (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,240 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,302 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 18,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,314 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,076 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 8,218 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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S410 BTA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S410 BTA, 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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S410 BTA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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