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RTR 262M

1974 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,052 mi
Last recorded13,052 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW R6544,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 262M
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,505 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,839 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 11,831 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,326 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,924 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 10,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,972 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,806 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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RTR 262M is a 1974 BMW R65 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,654 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 RTR 262M, 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 52 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 RTR 262M registered?

RTR 262M is a 1974 BMW R65, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RTR 262M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTR 262M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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