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EEL 642Y

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 642Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,818 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,818 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,166 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 37,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,448 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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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EEL 642Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EEL 642Y, 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 EEL 642Y registered?

EEL 642Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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