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C503 EWY

1986 BMW R65

Purple Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,311 mi
Last recorded16,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 EWY
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 16,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 15,717 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 12,008 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,804 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 7,801 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2011 2,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 948 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 39,228 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 39,154 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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C503 EWY is a 1986 BMW R65 in Purple with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C503 EWY, 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 C503 EWY registered?

C503 EWY is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C503 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 EWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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