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B312 NLT

1985 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB312 NLT
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 70,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

rear brake requires firm pressure

rear tyre sidewall contaminated

Fail 31 May 2013 70,637 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 31 May 2013 70,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,224 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivot worn

rear brake light not working

Fail 27 May 2011 69,911 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 27 May 2011 69,911 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 May 2010 69,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,151 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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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B312 NLT is a 1985 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B312 NLT, 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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B312 NLT is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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