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E697 ANE

1988 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,325 mi
Last recorded99,325 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 ANE
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 99,325 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,329 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 97,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,631 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 900,002 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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E697 ANE is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E697 ANE, 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

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What year was E697 ANE registered?

E697 ANE is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 28 July 1988.

Is E697 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E697 ANE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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