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E524 TNE

1987 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,663 mi
Last recorded81,663 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 TNE
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 79,677 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s tyre fitted incorrect for directional instruction (4.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly component loose nearside fork pinch bolts at bottom loose. tightened up when tested. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 78,599 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 78,582 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,019 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 77,001 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,279 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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E524 TNE is a 1987 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E524 TNE, 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 E524 TNE registered?

E524 TNE is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E524 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 TNE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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