CarVerify

Free Car Check

KET 88W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,229 mi
Last recorded42,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 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

RegistrationKET 88W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
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

17 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,229 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed on sidecar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 41,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,218 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2010 37,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,385 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
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

KET 88W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 KET 88W, 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 45 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 KET 88W?

You can check the full history of KET 88W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KET 88W registered?

KET 88W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is KET 88W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KET 88W shows 17 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 KET 88W 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 KET 88W. 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.