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EEE 73Y

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,687 mi
Last recorded32,687 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEE 73Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 30,006 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 21,372 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,748 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 18,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,898 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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EEE 73Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEE 73Y, 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 43 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 EEE 73Y registered?

EEE 73Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is EEE 73Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEE 73Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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