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E36 KUW

1987 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 KUW
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,958 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 50,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 48,249 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E36 KUW is a 1987 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E36 KUW, 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 E36 KUW registered?

E36 KUW is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E36 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 KUW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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