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KVN 58W

1981 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,231 mi
Last recorded10,231 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVN 58W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 10,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 9,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 8,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 8,405 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 8,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 7,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,642 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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KVN 58W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVN 58W, 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 KVN 58W?

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What year was KVN 58W registered?

KVN 58W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is KVN 58W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVN 58W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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