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LYH 248X

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,138 mi
Last recorded46,138 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYH 248X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 46,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,028 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 45,963 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,963 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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LYH 248X is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 LYH 248X, 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 44 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 LYH 248X registered?

LYH 248X is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 13 March 1982.

Is LYH 248X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYH 248X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYH 248X have outstanding finance?

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