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S817 OGF

1998 BMW F650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,516 mi
Last recorded62,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,078 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 62,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 60,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 58,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 56,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,309 miles

Rear brake has long travel

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 33,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,245 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,231 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,898 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,914 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,406 miles

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

clean front stop switch

tail lamp bulb replaced

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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S817 OGF is a 1998 BMW F650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S817 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S817 OGF registered?

S817 OGF is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S817 OGF safe to buy?

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