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AOO 872X

1982 BMW R65

Cream Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOO 872X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48 miles

Front FRONT MUD GUARD MISSING

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 21 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2010 39,894 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 39,887 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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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AOO 872X is a 1982 BMW R65 in Cream with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AOO 872X, 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 AOO 872X registered?

AOO 872X is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 12 July 1982.

Is AOO 872X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOO 872X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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