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NSA 12W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,074 mi
Last recorded32,074 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSA 12W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 32,074 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,479 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 31,479 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,257 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,898 miles

side and center stand worn .headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,697 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,697 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 30,298 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

headlamp aim set on upper limit.center stand poor.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre tread perishing .

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,674 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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NSA 12W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSA 12W, 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.

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What year was NSA 12W registered?

NSA 12W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is NSA 12W safe to buy?

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