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OUJ 12X

1981 BMW R65

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,156 mi
Last recorded51,156 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 12X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,281 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 42,004 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

front tyre under inflated

Fail 14 Dec 2007 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,600 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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OUJ 12X is a 1981 BMW R65 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUJ 12X, 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 OUJ 12X registered?

OUJ 12X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 16 October 1981.

Is OUJ 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUJ 12X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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