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A719 FBA

1984 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,562 mi
Last recorded29,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA719 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 29,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cross pipes slightly leaking gases/noise (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both silencers slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 28,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 28,225 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 28,175 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 28,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 26,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 26,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,440 miles

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

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

continental headlamp masked to conform to UK regs

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 25,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,162 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,189 miles

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

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

continental headlamp has been masked to conform to uk spec

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,792 miles

continental headlamp temporarily masked to conform to uk spec

Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 23,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 23,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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A719 FBA is a 1984 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A719 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A719 FBA registered?

A719 FBA is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A719 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A719 FBA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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