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D848 PKL

1987 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 PKL
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,070 miles

rear tyre perishing

slight bind on front brake reverse

Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,070 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,152 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,513 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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D848 PKL is a 1987 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D848 PKL, 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 D848 PKL registered?

D848 PKL is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is D848 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D848 PKL shows 6 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.

Does D848 PKL have outstanding finance?

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