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D865 FUW

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

533 mi
Last recorded533 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 FUW
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,925 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 18,924 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,671 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2014 18,029 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,781 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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D865 FUW is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,960 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 D865 FUW, 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 40 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 D865 FUW registered?

D865 FUW is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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