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D557 NBE

1987 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,365 mi
Last recorded40,365 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 NBE
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,323 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 40,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,835 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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D557 NBE is a 1987 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 D557 NBE, 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

How do I check the history of D557 NBE?

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What year was D557 NBE registered?

D557 NBE is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D557 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D557 NBE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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