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TEN 741T

1978 BMW R65

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,989 mi
Last recorded96,989 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEN 741T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 91,506 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 91,506 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 90,960 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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TEN 741T is a 1978 BMW R65 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 TEN 741T, 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 48 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 TEN 741T?

You can check the full history of TEN 741T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TEN 741T registered?

TEN 741T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is TEN 741T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEN 741T shows 7 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.

Does TEN 741T have outstanding finance?

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