MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers have wear on damper rods
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
chrome worn through on both rear shock absorber piston rods
engine leaking oil
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DHN 404V is a 1980 BMW R65 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 DHN 404V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DHN 404V registered?
DHN 404V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 1 March 1980.
Is DHN 404V safe to buy?
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