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P339 XLJ

1997 BMW 650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,249 mi
Last recorded13,249 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Oct 2014 13,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,701 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 12,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake pads look to be cracking

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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P339 XLJ is a 1997 BMW 650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P339 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P339 XLJ registered?

P339 XLJ is a 1997 BMW 650, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P339 XLJ safe to buy?

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