MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
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SWJ 486Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 SWJ 486Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWJ 486Y registered?
SWJ 486Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 27 August 1982.
Is SWJ 486Y safe to buy?
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