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NIJ 8059

1981 BMW R65

Turquoise Other 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,265 mi
Last recorded50,265 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 8059
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 50,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,063 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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NIJ 8059 is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 650cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NIJ 8059, 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 NIJ 8059?

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What year was NIJ 8059 registered?

NIJ 8059 is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is NIJ 8059 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 8059 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIJ 8059 have outstanding finance?

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