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A746 BJH

1983 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,905 mi
Last recorded73,905 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA746 BJH
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,905 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,219 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,249 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

n/s/f foot rest is loose

rear brake light switch is not working

rear dif is damp

Fail 12 Jul 2008 68,015 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

n/s/f foot rest is loose

rear dif is damp

Fail 7 Jun 2007 66,545 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,061 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
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A746 BJH is a 1983 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A746 BJH, 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 A746 BJH registered?

A746 BJH is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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