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A584 SGO

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,320 mi
Last recorded29,320 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA584 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,320 miles

oil leaking from rear of engine area

Fail 8 Sep 2017 29,320 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user cant be heard properly at higher speed /rpm (1.7.3a)

oil leaking from rear of engine area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,132 miles

Front slight binding on front brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2016 28,118 miles

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

Front slight binding on front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,334 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,746 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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A584 SGO is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A584 SGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A584 SGO registered?

A584 SGO is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A584 SGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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