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E400 XBM

1987 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 39,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,445 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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E400 XBM is a 1987 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E400 XBM, 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

How do I check the history of E400 XBM?

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What year was E400 XBM registered?

E400 XBM is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E400 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 XBM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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