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C685 GDW

1985 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,480 mi
Last recorded18,480 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC685 GDW
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 18,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 16,524 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 16,504 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,682 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 14,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 13,758 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 12,225 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,442 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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C685 GDW is a 1985 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C685 GDW, 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 C685 GDW registered?

C685 GDW is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C685 GDW safe to buy?

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