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SNA 567X

1981 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,258 mi
Last recorded60,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNA 567X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,258 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 59,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,769 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 58,168 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 56,727 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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SNA 567X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNA 567X, 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

How do I check the history of SNA 567X?

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What year was SNA 567X registered?

SNA 567X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is SNA 567X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNA 567X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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