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F85 TRU

1988 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,218 mi
Last recorded50,218 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 TRU
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,218 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 50,218 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 50,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,179 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,853 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F85 TRU is a 1988 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 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 F85 TRU, 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 F85 TRU?

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What year was F85 TRU registered?

F85 TRU is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F85 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F85 TRU 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.

Does F85 TRU have outstanding finance?

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