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EWS 629W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,229 mi
Last recorded1,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 629W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 1,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 1,229 miles

Steering linkage component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,909 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

front guard missing

Fail 3 Oct 2014 30,909 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

front guard missing

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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EWS 629W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 EWS 629W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWS 629W?

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What year was EWS 629W registered?

EWS 629W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is EWS 629W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 629W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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