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LGN 183V

1979 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,294 mi
Last recorded35,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 183V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,005 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 22 Aug 2014 34,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,046 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 34,046 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,378 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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LGN 183V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 LGN 183V, 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 47 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 LGN 183V registered?

LGN 183V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LGN 183V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 183V 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.

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