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KHL 77W

1981 BMW R65

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,271 mi
Last recorded65,271 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHL 77W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 65,261 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 56,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,197 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,302 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,649 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 29,461 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 207,124 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 6,488 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 90,690 miles

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

slight dent in front rim

Pass 5 Aug 2006 74,740 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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KHL 77W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KHL 77W, 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.

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What year was KHL 77W registered?

KHL 77W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is KHL 77W safe to buy?

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