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PKY 268X

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,683 mi
Last recorded24,683 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 268X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,976 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,718 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PKY 268X is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PKY 268X, 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 PKY 268X?

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What year was PKY 268X registered?

PKY 268X is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is PKY 268X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKY 268X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKY 268X have outstanding finance?

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