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B252 LGU

1984 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,230 mi
Last recorded30,230 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 LGU
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,842 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,839 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,731 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,728 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,206 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,047 miles

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

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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B252 LGU is a 1984 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,839 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 B252 LGU, 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 42 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 B252 LGU registered?

B252 LGU is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 3 October 1984.

Is B252 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B252 LGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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