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M438 SRS

1995 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,541 mi
Last recorded43,541 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW F65030,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 SRS
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,527 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 42,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,297 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 39,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,545 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,202 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,926 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,895 miles

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

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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M438 SRS is a 1995 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 30,456 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 M438 SRS, 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 31 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M438 SRS registered?

M438 SRS is a 1995 BMW F650, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M438 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 SRS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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