MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
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))
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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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A878 BKU is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1984.
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