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NRA 520W

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,038 mi
Last recorded44,038 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 520W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,975 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,748 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated balance pipes (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 42,748 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated balance pipes (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking o/s carburettor (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,199 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,111 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,960 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 40,960 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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NRA 520W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NRA 520W, 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

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What year was NRA 520W registered?

NRA 520W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is NRA 520W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 520W shows 15 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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