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B749 BGH

1985 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB749 BGH
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,046 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 33,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,478 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 71,431 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,257 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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B749 BGH is a 1985 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B749 BGH, 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 B749 BGH registered?

B749 BGH is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B749 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B749 BGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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