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S848 NBD

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,714 mi
Last recorded30,714 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 30,714 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside offside (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working brake pedal switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,821 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 25,628 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play all Three linkage bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,574 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Osf fork leg pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,696 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 42,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 38,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 35,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

slight bind on front brake( not excessive )

Fail 26 Apr 2007 35,039 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear 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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S848 NBD is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S848 NBD, 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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S848 NBD is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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