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F438 SPV

1989 BMW R65

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

986 mi
Last recorded986 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW R6553,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 SPV
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 985 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 12 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,982 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,971 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,742 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,601 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 23,601 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2012 23,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,597 miles

front brake slightly binding

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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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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