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FLV 360Y

1983 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,404 mi
Last recorded28,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 360Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 28,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 27,900 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,719 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,561 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,764 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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FLV 360Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FLV 360Y, 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 FLV 360Y?

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What year was FLV 360Y registered?

FLV 360Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is FLV 360Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 360Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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