MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
front brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
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F438 SPV is a 1989 BMW R65 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 53,444 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 F438 SPV, 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 37 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F438 SPV registered?
F438 SPV is a 1989 BMW R65, first registered on 19 April 1989.
Is F438 SPV safe to buy?
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