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MMK 982W

1980 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,833 mi
Last recorded73,833 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 982W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,370 miles

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

possible fluid leak from front brake master cylinder

rear tyre poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,344 miles

both tyres in poor condition

fuel line poor

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,302 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,238 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,161 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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MMK 982W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMK 982W, 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

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What year was MMK 982W registered?

MMK 982W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MMK 982W safe to buy?

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