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D154 BLB

1986 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,874 mi
Last recorded47,874 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD154 BLB
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,296 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2022 46,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,586 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

minor cracking on sidewall of front tyre

Pass 30 May 2018 38,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 38,978 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 38,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,059 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,468 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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D154 BLB is a 1986 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 D154 BLB, 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 D154 BLB registered?

D154 BLB is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 25 November 1986.

Is D154 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D154 BLB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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