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OEU 583Y

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 583Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 33,618 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,248 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,444 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,903 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,903 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Oil leak

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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OEU 583Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 OEU 583Y, 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 43 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 OEU 583Y registered?

OEU 583Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is OEU 583Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 583Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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