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MWV 120W

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,887 mi
Last recorded61,887 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 120W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,325 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 60,650 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 59,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 59,790 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,789 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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MWV 120W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 MWV 120W, 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 45 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 MWV 120W?

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What year was MWV 120W registered?

MWV 120W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is MWV 120W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWV 120W 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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