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NWA 565X

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,190 mi
Last recorded28,190 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 565X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 24,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 22,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,703 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,703 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,481 miles

slight leak from diff houseing.

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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NWA 565X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NWA 565X, 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

How do I check the history of NWA 565X?

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What year was NWA 565X registered?

NWA 565X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is NWA 565X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWA 565X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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