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BRY 959T

1979 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,272 mi
Last recorded21,272 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRY 959T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 21,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 21,272 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 21,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,659 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 178,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 178,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,664 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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BRY 959T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BRY 959T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRY 959T registered?

BRY 959T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BRY 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRY 959T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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