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WFE 495W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFE 495W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,231 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,798 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,982 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,982 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,859 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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WFE 495W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFE 495W, 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.

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What year was WFE 495W registered?

WFE 495W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is WFE 495W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFE 495W shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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