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BMW F650

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 650 cc

S38 JBAMOT history

S38 JBA is a blue petrol BMW F650 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
69,784 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
F650
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
650 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 JBA was last recorded at 69,784 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,088 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,784 miles
  • 2024 – 69,088 miles
  • 2023 – 67,672 miles
  • 2022 – 64,662 miles
  • 2021 – 62,697 miles
  • 2019 – 53,934 miles
  • 2018 – 48,170 miles
  • 2017 – 44,261 miles
  • 2016 – 39,145 miles
  • 2015 – 36,692 miles
  • 2011 – 29,328 miles
  • 2009 – 25,041 miles
  • 2008 – 14,683 miles
  • 2007 – 10,677 miles
  • 2006 – 10,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront tyre pressure appears low

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,784 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    384776872794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre pressure appears low

  2. Pass69,088 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    717514432224
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,672 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    788470534523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,651 miles (+2,989)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    633691775553
    • DangerousDrive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre under inflated

  5. Pass64,662 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    403963809305
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass62,697 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    611821771509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,934 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,934 miles
    Test number
    702322528906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,170 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    399127405664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,261 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    313086164385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,145 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    386172573855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,692 miles (+7,364)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    577334885031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteFront tyre poor condition

  12. Pass29,328 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    548370941058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  13. Fail29,171 miles (+4,130)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,171 miles
    Test number
    776046131027
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  14. Pass25,041 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,041 miles
    Test number
    194788069161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  15. Fail24,601 miles (+9,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    930210559147
    • FailureRear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

  16. Fail14,683 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    271722048401
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass14,683 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    934692848155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,677 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,677 miles
    Test number
    464021477168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    420122886102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 JBA

Does S38 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 JBA expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 JBA?
The MOT on S38 JBA expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 JBA done?
S38 JBA was recorded at 69,784 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has S38 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 JBA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 JBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S38 JBA find?
S38 JBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; front tyre pressure appears low.

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