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PCV 216Y

1982 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,143 mi
Last recorded7,143 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 216Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 5,838 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 5,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 2,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,371 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 1,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 1,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 1,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 423 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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PCV 216Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 PCV 216Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PCV 216Y?

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What year was PCV 216Y registered?

PCV 216Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PCV 216Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCV 216Y 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.

Does PCV 216Y have outstanding finance?

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