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S38 JBA

1999 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW F65024,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 69,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre pressure appears low

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 67,651 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,662 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 53,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,328 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 29,171 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,041 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 May 2009 24,601 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 14,683 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2008 14,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,677 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,516 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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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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