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DHN 404V

1980 BMW R65

Bronze Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 404V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,806 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,262 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 93,262 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,921 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,014 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,014 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,504 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 86,884 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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