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MKM 204W

1980 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,600 mi
Last recorded35,600 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKM 204W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 35,600 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 35,470 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,350 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,490 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,490 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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MKM 204W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 MKM 204W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKM 204W?

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What year was MKM 204W registered?

MKM 204W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 22 September 1980.

Is MKM 204W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKM 204W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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