MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly perished
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
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E239 XKE is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 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 R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E239 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E239 XKE registered?
E239 XKE is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 28 April 1988.
Is E239 XKE safe to buy?
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