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WPL 244Y

1982 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 244Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,141 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 87,141 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,749 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 86,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

throttle on left lock slow to return

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 85,338 miles

Central Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handlebars touching tank adjust (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,122 miles

Offside Front stiff throttle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 80,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,811 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,203 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,288 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,963 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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WPL 244Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WPL 244Y, 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 WPL 244Y registered?

WPL 244Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is WPL 244Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPL 244Y shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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