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1985 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,920 mi
Last recorded57,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 XYR
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 57,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,153 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,043 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,537 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel tank bracket is insecure

rear tyre is rubbing on swing arm

fuel pipe from tank has no clips

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,788 miles

Position of rear brake pedal relative to footrest †makes operation difficult. †Pad should be moved outwards and upwards.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,754 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,828 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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B300 XYR is a 1985 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B300 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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B300 XYR is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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