MOT Status
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69,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front tyre pressure appears low
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre under inflated
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front tyre poor condition
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
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S38 JBA is a 1999 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1999 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,231 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 S38 JBA, 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 27 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S38 JBA registered?
S38 JBA is a 1999 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S38 JBA safe to buy?
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