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A111 SYV

1983 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 SYV
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,006 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes loose

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,972 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,303 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Driving lights turned off at time of test

Front Tyre perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp masked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering linkage slightly restricted in left hand lock (wiring harness)

Fail 18 Jun 2021 66,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp masked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering linkage slightly restricted in left hand lock (wiring harness)

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,992 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Headlamp is fitted with hid bulb

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2020 64,980 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Headlamp is fitted with hid bulb

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,976 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Full BMW R65 reliability report

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A111 SYV is a 1983 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A111 SYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A111 SYV registered?

A111 SYV is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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