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S810 MGN

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 MGN
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 34,670 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 34,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 34,409 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 34,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 34,289 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,837 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 33,804 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,909 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 32,878 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,262 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,230 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 32,031 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 27,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,655 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,655 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 17,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,826 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 9,825 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 8,080 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S810 MGN is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S810 MGN, 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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S810 MGN is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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