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A205 YWA

1983 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 37,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2015 37,638 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 36,477 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,538 miles

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

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
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A205 YWA is a 1983 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A205 YWA, 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 A205 YWA registered?

A205 YWA is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A205 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A205 YWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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