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A994 SGH

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA994 SGH
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,780 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,737 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 62,761 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 62,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,299 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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A994 SGH is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A994 SGH, 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 A994 SGH registered?

A994 SGH is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 12 October 1983.

Is A994 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A994 SGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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