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PMA 260Y

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,101 mi
Last recorded1,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 260Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 1,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 270 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has hair-line cracks in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has hair-line cracks in the sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has hair-line cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017

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

Pass 6 May 2016 1 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,414 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,408 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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PMA 260Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMA 260Y, 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 PMA 260Y registered?

PMA 260Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PMA 260Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 260Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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