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FYW 779V

1979 BMW R65

Brown Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 779V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,156 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,164 miles

Front tyre wall perishing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,344 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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FYW 779V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Brown with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 FYW 779V, 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 47 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 FYW 779V?

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What year was FYW 779V registered?

FYW 779V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYW 779V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 779V 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.

Does FYW 779V have outstanding finance?

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