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XWM 616W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,872 mi
Last recorded49,872 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWM 616W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 49,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 49,007 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 48,677 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 48,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 47,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 46,954 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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XWM 616W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XWM 616W, 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

How do I check the history of XWM 616W?

You can check the full history of XWM 616W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XWM 616W registered?

XWM 616W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is XWM 616W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWM 616W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWM 616W have outstanding finance?

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