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E633 YTM

1988 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,636 mi
Last recorded16,636 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE633 YTM
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 16,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 16,260 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,255 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 16,255 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,204 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 16,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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E633 YTM is a 1988 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E633 YTM, 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 E633 YTM?

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What year was E633 YTM registered?

E633 YTM is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E633 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E633 YTM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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