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XDL 486T

1978 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,276 mi
Last recorded24,276 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 486T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting on fork leg (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 14,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 13,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,045 miles

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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XDL 486T is a 1978 BMW R65 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 XDL 486T, 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 48 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 XDL 486T registered?

XDL 486T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 5 December 1978.

Is XDL 486T safe to buy?

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