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S605 KTF

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 KTF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 26,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,356 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 26,356 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))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 25,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,708 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 24,708 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 24,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,942 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 23,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,509 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 22,299 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,837 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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S605 KTF is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S605 KTF, 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 S605 KTF registered?

S605 KTF is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S605 KTF safe to buy?

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