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D718 COS

1993 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD718 COS
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,286 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,285 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 25,179 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 25,114 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,114 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 25,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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D718 COS is a 1993 BMW R65 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D718 COS, 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 33 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D718 COS registered?

D718 COS is a 1993 BMW R65, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is D718 COS safe to buy?

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