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UMX 558X

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

546 mi
Last recorded546 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 558X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 546 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 529 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 233 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 233 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,820 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,820 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,341 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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UMX 558X is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 UMX 558X, 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 44 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 UMX 558X registered?

UMX 558X is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 11 June 1982.

Is UMX 558X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMX 558X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UMX 558X have outstanding finance?

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