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B553 HJV

1985 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,611 mi
Last recorded17,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 HJV
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 17,611 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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B553 HJV is a 1985 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,756 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 B553 HJV, 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 41 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 B553 HJV registered?

B553 HJV is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B553 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B553 HJV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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