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ALH 670Y

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALH 670Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,747 miles

rear number plate correct at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2020 65,394 miles

will need steering head bearings adjusted or replaced

Pass 11 May 2019 64,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 64,974 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 63,027 miles

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

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

main beam tell tale light not working.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,027 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

mainbeam tel tail not working.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,027 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,988 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2011 62,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 62,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,308 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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ALH 670Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 ALH 670Y, 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 44 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 ALH 670Y registered?

ALH 670Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is ALH 670Y safe to buy?

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