MOT Status
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549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
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LWE 981W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 LWE 981W, 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 LWE 981W registered?
LWE 981W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is LWE 981W safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWE 981W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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