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MHU 493Y

1982 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,294 mi
Last recorded42,294 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHU 493Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess Perished/splitting near inline filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess Perished/splitting near inline filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 42,294 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not operating from front brake lever, only required from 1/4/1986 onwards.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,722 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,605 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,605 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,186 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2006 22,212 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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MHU 493Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MHU 493Y, 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.

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What year was MHU 493Y registered?

MHU 493Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is MHU 493Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHU 493Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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