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B789 NLB

1984 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,654 mi
Last recorded28,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 NLB
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre is starting to crack

Rear Tyre is starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,650 miles

NOT SURE AGE OF TYRES/?

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,109 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,012 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,763 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,763 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive 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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B789 NLB is a 1984 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,839 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 B789 NLB, 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 42 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 B789 NLB registered?

B789 NLB is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 10 November 1984.

Is B789 NLB safe to buy?

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