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KJM 923W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,560 mi
Last recorded35,560 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 923W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,560 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front rubber brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat base is rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,978 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 34,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,638 miles

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

nearside mirror loose

Pass 3 May 2011 32,533 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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KJM 923W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJM 923W, 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

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What year was KJM 923W registered?

KJM 923W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is KJM 923W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJM 923W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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