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MHW 965Y

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,375 mi
Last recorded18,375 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 965Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 18,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 17,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,848 miles

Only 1 brake calliper fitted to the front at the time of the test.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 16,848 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Only 1 brake calliper fitted to the front at the time of the test.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,927 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,605 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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MHW 965Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHW 965Y, 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 MHW 965Y registered?

MHW 965Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is MHW 965Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 965Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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