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F479 XOH

1988 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 XOH
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,093 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 34,093 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,895 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 32,895 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose bush worn borderline pass (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,619 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,087 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Shock absorber lower bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Mar 2018 27,087 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively Shock absorber lower bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,358 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,687 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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F479 XOH is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 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 F479 XOH, 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 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F479 XOH registered?

F479 XOH is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F479 XOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F479 XOH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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