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A878 BKU

1984 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA878 BKU
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,808 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 May 2023 65,806 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose swing arm bearings have play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 64,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 64,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,659 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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A878 BKU is a 1984 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A878 BKU, 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 A878 BKU registered?

A878 BKU is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A878 BKU safe to buy?

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