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E437 FJM

1988 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 FJM
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 90,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,068 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,068 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,874 miles

main beam telltale light illuminates on dipped beam

Fail 6 Mar 2008 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

main beam telltale light illuminates on dipped beam

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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E437 FJM is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 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 E437 FJM, 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 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E437 FJM?

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What year was E437 FJM registered?

E437 FJM is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is E437 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E437 FJM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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