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NMA 312T

1979 BMW R65

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 312T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,092 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 69,519 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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NMA 312T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 NMA 312T, 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 47 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 NMA 312T?

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What year was NMA 312T registered?

NMA 312T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NMA 312T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 312T 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.

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