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CLM 603T

1978 BMW R65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLM 603T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,796 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 62,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,084 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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CLM 603T is a 1978 BMW R65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 CLM 603T, 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 48 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 CLM 603T?

You can check the full history of CLM 603T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CLM 603T registered?

CLM 603T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is CLM 603T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLM 603T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLM 603T have outstanding finance?

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