CarVerify

Free Car Check

TPV 201X

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 201X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 73,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,997 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,997 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 72,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension topping out on pulling up of forks (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,727 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 63,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,330 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,468 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM KICK UP TO RIGHT. DEFLECTOR FITTED

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,951 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,754 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,282 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
Full BMW R65 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TPV 201X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TPV 201X, 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 TPV 201X?

You can check the full history of TPV 201X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TPV 201X registered?

TPV 201X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TPV 201X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPV 201X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPV 201X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TPV 201X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.