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REA 993W

1981 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,796 mi
Last recorded57,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 993W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 55,596 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

offside indicator

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,468 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 55,435 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

front tyre sidewall cracking

nearside stanchion pitted

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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REA 993W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 REA 993W, 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 REA 993W registered?

REA 993W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 22 January 1981.

Is REA 993W safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 993W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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