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RRE 736W

1981 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

925 mi
Last recorded925 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRE 736W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 925 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,414 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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RRE 736W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RRE 736W, 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 RRE 736W registered?

RRE 736W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is RRE 736W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRE 736W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RRE 736W have outstanding finance?

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