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BHH 142T

1979 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 142T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,507 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

FRONT FORKS VERY CLOSE TO FAIRING ON FULL LOCK

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,628 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 63,628 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2007 61,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,789 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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BHH 142T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 BHH 142T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHH 142T registered?

BHH 142T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 16 January 1979.

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