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MCF 154X

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 154X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,533 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,121 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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MCF 154X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCF 154X, 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

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What year was MCF 154X registered?

MCF 154X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 22 September 1981.

Is MCF 154X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 154X shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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