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S617 KNK

1998 BMW F650

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,312 mi
Last recorded58,312 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,671 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,820 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 48,208 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,945 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,536 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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S617 KNK is a 1998 BMW F650 in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S617 KNK, 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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S617 KNK is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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