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C399 SJF

1985 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 SJF
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,649 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front faring slightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,713 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 58,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,025 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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C399 SJF is a 1985 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C399 SJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C399 SJF registered?

C399 SJF is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C399 SJF safe to buy?

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