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B897 EGG

1985 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,017 mi
Last recorded33,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 EGG
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,017 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 32,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,430 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,098 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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B897 EGG is a 1985 BMW R65 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B897 EGG, 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 B897 EGG registered?

B897 EGG is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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