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XHF 87W

1981 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,729 mi
Last recorded15,729 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHF 87W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lower r/h exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 15,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 15,686 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose ends corroding. (3.2.B3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,856 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm pivot. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,447 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

small oil leak from diff breather

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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XHF 87W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XHF 87W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XHF 87W registered?

XHF 87W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is XHF 87W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHF 87W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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