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FEV 157Y

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,708 mi
Last recorded21,708 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 157Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 21,387 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,144 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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FEV 157Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 FEV 157Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEV 157Y?

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What year was FEV 157Y registered?

FEV 157Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FEV 157Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 157Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEV 157Y have outstanding finance?

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