1985 BMW R65 0.7L Petrol · C701 XRT
1985 BMW R65 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 02/10/1985. Recorded mileage 56,293 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW R65
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 650cc
C701 XRT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 56,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C701 XRT Mileage History
- 21/12/202251,343 mi
- 29/11/202355,257 mi+3,914 mi
- 09/04/202556,293 mi+1,036 mi
- 09/04/202556,293 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C701 XRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW R65 (C701 XRT) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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