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DYY 111V

1979 BMW R65

Maroon Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,452 mi
Last recorded31,452 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYY 111V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,452 miles

High beam tell tale not working

Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 30,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,742 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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DYY 111V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Maroon with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 DYY 111V, 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 47 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 DYY 111V registered?

DYY 111V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is DYY 111V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYY 111V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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