MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
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ETV 856V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 ETV 856V, 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.
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What year was ETV 856V registered?
ETV 856V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 31 October 1979.
Is ETV 856V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETV 856V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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