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FER 387W

1980 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,768 mi
Last recorded28,768 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 387W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,768 miles

fuel pipe cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,126 miles

fuel pipe cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,212 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

fuel pipe on nearside is cracking.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,034 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fuel pipe cracked but not leaking

Pass 16 May 2008 23,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 23,602 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 23,600 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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FER 387W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 FER 387W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FER 387W registered?

FER 387W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is FER 387W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 387W shows 8 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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