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B868 VNK

1984 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,953 mi
Last recorded4,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB868 VNK
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 4,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 4,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 4,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 3,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm to frame bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 3,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 2,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 828 miles

rear brake slightly low performance

Pass 9 Sep 2016 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 7,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2013 38,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,928 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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B868 VNK is a 1984 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B868 VNK, 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 B868 VNK registered?

B868 VNK is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B868 VNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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