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F266 PNC

1988 BMW R65

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,009 mi
Last recorded7,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 PNC
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 7,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 7,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 6,526 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 6,517 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 6,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,065 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,033 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 5,019 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,935 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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F266 PNC is a 1988 BMW R65 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 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 F266 PNC, 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 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F266 PNC?

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What year was F266 PNC registered?

F266 PNC is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F266 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F266 PNC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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