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NWA 650X

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,648 mi
Last recorded48,648 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 650X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,029 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

knocking noise is final drive unit when wheel rotated back and fourth with no weight on the wheel

Pass 1 May 2009 46,000 miles

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

knocking noise is final drive unit when wheel rotated back and fourth with no weight on the wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,539 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,539 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,539 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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NWA 650X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 650X, 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 NWA 650X registered?

NWA 650X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is NWA 650X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWA 650X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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