MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front tyre low on pressure
Headlamp and side light wired incorrectly
Slop present in gear linkage
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B291 XYR is a 1985 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1985 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,756 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 B291 XYR, 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 41 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B291 XYR registered?
B291 XYR is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 18 February 1985.
Is B291 XYR safe to buy?
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