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D876 VJC

1987 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD876 VJC
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,740 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,740 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,547 miles

Front front tyre perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,188 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 78,021 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 75,724 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,724 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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D876 VJC is a 1987 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D876 VJC, 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 D876 VJC registered?

D876 VJC is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D876 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D876 VJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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