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A492 MJN

1984 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,451 mi
Last recorded46,451 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA492 MJN
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,441 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,338 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,913 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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A492 MJN is a 1984 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,839 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 A492 MJN, 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 42 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A492 MJN registered?

A492 MJN is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 23 February 1984.

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