CarVerify

Free Car Check

FUG 660Y

1983 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,761 mi
Last recorded23,761 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUG 660Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 23,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,767 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 22,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 18,540 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,750 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 14,750 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 4,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,408 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 3,408 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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
Full BMW R65 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FUG 660Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUG 660Y, 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 FUG 660Y?

You can check the full history of FUG 660Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FUG 660Y registered?

FUG 660Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is FUG 660Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUG 660Y shows 21 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 FUG 660Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FUG 660Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.