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ABG 754X

1981 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,607 mi
Last recorded31,607 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABG 754X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,606 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,511 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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ABG 754X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 ABG 754X, 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 45 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABG 754X registered?

ABG 754X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 10 August 1981.

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