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WRE 150X

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,186 mi
Last recorded28,186 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRE 150X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 28,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 27,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 27,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,408 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 22,215 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 22,215 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

rear brake efficiency very low and oil leaking from drum

Pass 2 May 2012 21,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,200 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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WRE 150X is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 WRE 150X, 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 44 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 WRE 150X?

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What year was WRE 150X registered?

WRE 150X is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is WRE 150X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRE 150X shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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