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A974 LNB

1984 BMW R65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,229 mi
Last recorded1,229 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA974 LNB
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 1,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 1,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slightly reduced reserve travel at front brake lever

Fail 17 Sep 2021 719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slightly reduced reserve travel at front brake lever

Pass 30 May 2019 605 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 41,832 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,364 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 40,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,250 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Fail 11 Aug 2008 36,234 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Corrosion on exhaust

indicator switch cover missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,584 miles

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

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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A974 LNB is a 1984 BMW R65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A974 LNB, 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 A974 LNB registered?

A974 LNB is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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