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UNS 600W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,553 mi
Last recorded29,553 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNS 600W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 29,553 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 25,939 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LED FITTED (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 22,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 21,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,285 miles

front tyre is right on 1 mm

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,437 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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UNS 600W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNS 600W, 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

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What year was UNS 600W registered?

UNS 600W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is UNS 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNS 600W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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