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C715 OBL

1985 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC715 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 72,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,759 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 61,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 55,242 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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C715 OBL is a 1985 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C715 OBL, 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 C715 OBL registered?

C715 OBL is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C715 OBL safe to buy?

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