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F455 OYE

1989 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,813 mi
Last recorded35,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW R6553,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 OYE
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 34,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 34,831 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking carb float bowl (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,131 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,304 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,332 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,063 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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F455 OYE is a 1989 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F455 OYE, 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 F455 OYE registered?

F455 OYE is a 1989 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F455 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F455 OYE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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