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AJE 649V

1979 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,819 mi
Last recorded49,819 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJE 649V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,819 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 47,595 miles

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

rear tyre low on tread

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,641 miles

cut in rear tyre

front tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,622 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,154 miles

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

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 41,077 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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AJE 649V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJE 649V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJE 649V registered?

AJE 649V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for AJE 649V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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