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SPE 526X

1981 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

1,769 mi
Last recorded1,769 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 526X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 1,769 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 1,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 1,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 1,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 1,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 1,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 1,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 1,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 1,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 1,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 1,280 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 781 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 739 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 605 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 605 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 471 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 130 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 101 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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SPE 526X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SPE 526X, 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 SPE 526X?

You can check the full history of SPE 526X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPE 526X registered?

SPE 526X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 2 December 1981.

Is SPE 526X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 526X shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPE 526X have outstanding finance?

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