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ALT 506Y

1982 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,204 mi
Last recorded43,204 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALT 506Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,910 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,910 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,612 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,612 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,712 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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ALT 506Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALT 506Y, 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

How do I check the history of ALT 506Y?

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What year was ALT 506Y registered?

ALT 506Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is ALT 506Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALT 506Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALT 506Y have outstanding finance?

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