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S866 WYB

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,839 mi
Last recorded49,839 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 WYB
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp is red

Fail 10 Mar 2025 49,839 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp is red

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,270 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 49,270 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,867 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has reduced damping

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,945 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has reduced damping

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,229 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has reduced damping

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,518 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,863 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 30,863 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,696 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 29,924 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 29,924 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 25,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,812 miles

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 25,018 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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S866 WYB is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S866 WYB, 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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S866 WYB is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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