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EPN 399V

1979 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,305 mi
Last recorded9,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPN 399V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 9,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 9,297 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,287 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2016 9,273 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 9,266 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 9,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 8,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 8,590 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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EPN 399V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Beige with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 EPN 399V, 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 47 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 EPN 399V registered?

EPN 399V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 8 September 1979.

Is EPN 399V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPN 399V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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