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M838 LYM

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,695 mi
Last recorded46,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 LYM
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 46,694 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 43,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 41,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,786 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 38,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,063 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,623 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 35,154 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,686 miles

fuel cap drane blocked

oil line deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,263 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,263 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,463 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 31,815 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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M838 LYM is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,939 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 M838 LYM, 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 32 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M838 LYM registered?

M838 LYM is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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