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XPP 96X

1981 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,316 mi
Last recorded6,316 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 96X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,316 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 6,310 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 6,301 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 6,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2006 6,179 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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XPP 96X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XPP 96X, 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 XPP 96X registered?

XPP 96X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is XPP 96X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPP 96X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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