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VTE 230T

1979 BMW R65

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,168 mi
Last recorded43,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 230T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,168 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 May 2010 42,023 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 42,023 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,295 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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VTE 230T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTE 230T, 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

How do I check the history of VTE 230T?

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What year was VTE 230T registered?

VTE 230T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is VTE 230T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 230T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTE 230T have outstanding finance?

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