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FWC 845Y

1983 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

430 mi
Last recorded430 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWC 845Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,750 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Disks (3.2.A1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front brake light does not illuminate

Oil leak from rear hub

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front brake light does not illuminate

Oil leak from rear hub

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2012 3,150 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 3,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 429 miles

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

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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FWC 845Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWC 845Y, 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

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What year was FWC 845Y registered?

FWC 845Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is FWC 845Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWC 845Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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