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PJT 189J

1996 BMW R60

Brown Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 189J
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018
Fail 13 Mar 2018

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017
Pass 10 Mar 2016
Pass 10 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014
Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,812 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,369 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Sidecar wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,855 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
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PJT 189J is a 1996 BMW R60 in Brown with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a BMW R60 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJT 189J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R60 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJT 189J registered?

PJT 189J is a 1996 BMW R60, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is PJT 189J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJT 189J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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