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PPV 465W

1981 BMW R65

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 465W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 1 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Ignition Switch inoperable unable to check lights or exhaust noise resulting in abandoning the test

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,775 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,015 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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PPV 465W is a 1981 BMW R65 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 PPV 465W, 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 45 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 PPV 465W registered?

PPV 465W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is PPV 465W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPV 465W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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