1989 BMW R65 0.7L Petrol · F438 SPV
1989 BMW R65 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1989. Recorded mileage 986 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW R65
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 650cc
F438 SPV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F438 SPV Mileage History
- 06/10/201023,597 mi
- 12/05/201223,600 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/201323,601 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/201323,601 mi
- 08/07/201423,742 mi+141 mi
- 11/09/201523,971 mi+229 mi
- 23/09/201523,982 mi+11 mi
- 06/09/201623,994 mi+12 mi
- 04/05/201812 mi-23,982 mi
- 21/07/2022985 mi+973 mi
- 26/07/2022985 mi
- 08/07/2023986 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -1,773 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F438 SPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW R65 (F438 SPV) between October 2010 and July 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
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