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LJB 277W

1985 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,305 mi
Last recorded55,305 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 277W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,305 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,305 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 52,452 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

seat base slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2005 52,377 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

seat base corroded but seat still secure

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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LJB 277W is a 1985 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,756 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 LJB 277W, 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 41 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJB 277W registered?

LJB 277W is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is LJB 277W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJB 277W shows 6 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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