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D837 PKO

1987 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,341 mi
Last recorded48,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD837 PKO
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,711 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 47,684 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 47,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,395 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,752 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,096 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,131 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2006 45,873 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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D837 PKO is a 1987 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D837 PKO, 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 D837 PKO registered?

D837 PKO is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D837 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D837 PKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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