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LVO 196W

1981 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,525 mi
Last recorded3,525 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 196W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 3,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 3,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,484 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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LVO 196W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVO 196W, 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 LVO 196W?

You can check the full history of LVO 196W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LVO 196W registered?

LVO 196W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is LVO 196W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVO 196W shows 3 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.

Does LVO 196W have outstanding finance?

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