MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d)
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
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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.
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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?
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