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NTA 329W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,940 mi
Last recorded44,940 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 329W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,940 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,940 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 44,467 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2007 36,736 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,731 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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

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

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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NTA 329W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NTA 329W, 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 NTA 329W registered?

NTA 329W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 14 February 1981.

Is NTA 329W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTA 329W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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