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D39 FYV

1987 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,616 mi
Last recorded41,616 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 41,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,198 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 39,198 miles

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

Nearside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,155 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,155 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,807 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,826 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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D39 FYV is a 1987 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 44,222 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 D39 FYV, 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 39 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 D39 FYV registered?

D39 FYV is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D39 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D39 FYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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