MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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