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C316 WVJ

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,201 mi
Last recorded78,201 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC316 WVJ
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,201 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,544 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,973 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,788 miles

front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2019 71,843 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust corroded. no leaks

Front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,670 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,657 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play top nut loose (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,811 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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C316 WVJ is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,960 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 C316 WVJ, 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 40 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 C316 WVJ registered?

C316 WVJ is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C316 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C316 WVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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