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VBT 330V

1979 BMW R65

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,225 mi
Last recorded38,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 330V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,101 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 36,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2014 36,778 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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VBT 330V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 VBT 330V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBT 330V registered?

VBT 330V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is VBT 330V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBT 330V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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