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OUS 540Y

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,014 mi
Last recorded61,014 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUS 540Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,273 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,273 miles

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

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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OUS 540Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUS 540Y, 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 OUS 540Y registered?

OUS 540Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is OUS 540Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUS 540Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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