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MMX 522W

1980 BMW R65

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,824 mi
Last recorded80,824 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 522W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 80,824 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,823 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,823 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,865 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,855 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 78,855 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,855 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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MMX 522W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MMX 522W, 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 MMX 522W registered?

MMX 522W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is MMX 522W safe to buy?

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