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NTH 368X

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 368X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

reg plate cracked

throttle stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

number plate cracked

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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NTH 368X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NTH 368X, 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 NTH 368X registered?

NTH 368X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 9 October 1981.

Is NTH 368X safe to buy?

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