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C267 ECW

1985 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,640 mi
Last recorded2,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 2,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 2,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,600 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,600 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,242 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,450 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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C267 ECW is a 1985 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C267 ECW, 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 C267 ECW registered?

C267 ECW is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C267 ECW safe to buy?

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