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B371 VYR

1985 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB371 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 62,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,609 miles

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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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B371 VYR is a 1985 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B371 VYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B371 VYR registered?

B371 VYR is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B371 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B371 VYR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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