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BMW R65 Registrations by Year

There are 1,162 BMW R65 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 1,162 BMW R65 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1960 to 2021.

More were registered in 1981 than any other year (202 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 84.8% for 1984 cars up to 90.9% for 1988 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

86.9%

MOT pass rate

1,162

On UK roads

39,126

Median mileage

48 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW R65 registrations by year

49 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

9 plates 90.5% pass 21,790 mi

21 plates 85.8% pass 53,444 mi

38 plates 90.9% pass 36,488 mi

54 plates 86.9% pass 44,222 mi

66 plates 86.1% pass 39,960 mi

71 plates 88.3% pass 43,756 mi

58 plates 84.8% pass 29,839 mi

139 plates 86.9% pass 39,340 mi

156 plates 86.9% pass 39,084 mi

202 plates 86.1% pass 38,621 mi

137 plates 86.0% pass 41,382 mi

114 plates 89.1% pass 36,826 mi

17 plates 84.8% pass 53,178 mi

6 plates 85.0% pass 44,654 mi

BMW R65 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW R65s are there in the UK?

There are 1,162 BMW R65 registrations on record across model years 1960 to 2021.

Which year had the most BMW R65s registered?

1981 — 202 BMW R65s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW R65?

The typical BMW R65 has covered around 39,126 miles.

Which BMW R65 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 1988 BMW R65 has the highest pass rate at 90.9%.

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