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FEV 166Y

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 166Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 May 2023 68,189 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 66,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,047 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 166Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 FEV 166Y, 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 43 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 166Y?

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What year was FEV 166Y registered?

FEV 166Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is FEV 166Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 166Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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