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P342 XLJ

1997 BMW F650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,197 mi
Last recorded55,197 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 XLJ
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,197 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,197 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,451 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,893 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

smell of petrol can`t see due to everything is wet (rain)

throttle action poor

Fail 5 Feb 2011 40,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

rear damper adjuster loose

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,410 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

left handlebar grip slightly loose

throttle action feels rough

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,855 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 37,855 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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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P342 XLJ is a 1997 BMW F650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 P342 XLJ, 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 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P342 XLJ is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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