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B565 PRF

1985 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 PRF
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 15,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 15,186 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 14,849 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 14,283 miles

Front tyre wall has slight crazing.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 12,765 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,736 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 11,567 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,985 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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B565 PRF is a 1985 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B565 PRF, 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 B565 PRF registered?

B565 PRF is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B565 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B565 PRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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