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C371 HFC

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,298 mi
Last recorded26,298 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 HFC
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,298 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 26,298 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,279 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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C371 HFC is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C371 HFC, 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 C371 HFC registered?

C371 HFC is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C371 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C371 HFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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