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C825 DRH

1986 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC825 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,926 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,313 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,294 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operation slightly notchy

Fail 18 Mar 2019 46,256 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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C825 DRH is a 1986 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C825 DRH, 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 C825 DRH registered?

C825 DRH is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C825 DRH safe to buy?

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