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EJV 893Y

1983 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,785 mi
Last recorded50,785 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJV 893Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 41,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,802 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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EJV 893Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJV 893Y, 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 EJV 893Y registered?

EJV 893Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 29 June 1983.

Is EJV 893Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJV 893Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJV 893Y have outstanding finance?

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