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UNS 350W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNS 350W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 57,577 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,080 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,080 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 48,817 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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UNS 350W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNS 350W, 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 UNS 350W?

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What year was UNS 350W registered?

UNS 350W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is UNS 350W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNS 350W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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