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E985 KLE

1988 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,356 mi
Last recorded44,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 KLE
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,356 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 43,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 43,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,956 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 40,951 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,630 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,755 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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E985 KLE is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E985 KLE, 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 E985 KLE registered?

E985 KLE is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E985 KLE safe to buy?

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