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GEY 272Y

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,441 mi
Last recorded27,441 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEY 272Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,441 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,578 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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GEY 272Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GEY 272Y, 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.

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What year was GEY 272Y registered?

GEY 272Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is GEY 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEY 272Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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