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UTW 985W

1981 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,071 mi
Last recorded69,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 985W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 68,868 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,603 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,327 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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UTW 985W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTW 985W, 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 UTW 985W?

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What year was UTW 985W registered?

UTW 985W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is UTW 985W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 985W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UTW 985W have outstanding finance?

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