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C429 CKP

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125 mi
Last recorded125 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC429 CKP
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 73 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 23 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,052 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 24,008 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,327 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,596 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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C429 CKP is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C429 CKP, 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.

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What year was C429 CKP registered?

C429 CKP is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is C429 CKP safe to buy?

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