MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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
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
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
left handlebar grip slightly loose
throttle action feels rough
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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