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C885 BYN

1985 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,361 mi
Last recorded28,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 BYN
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 28,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,329 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,314 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,301 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,289 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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C885 BYN is a 1985 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C885 BYN, 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

How do I check the history of C885 BYN?

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What year was C885 BYN registered?

C885 BYN is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C885 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C885 BYN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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