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S230 JLU

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,397 mi
Last recorded28,397 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 JLU
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 23,127 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,214 miles

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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S230 JLU is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 S230 JLU, 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 28 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S230 JLU registered?

S230 JLU is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S230 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S230 JLU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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