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1985 BMW R65 0.7L Petrol · D154 BLB

D154 BLB

1985 BMW R65 (0.7L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1985. Recorded mileage 47,874 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
BMW R65
Year / Origin
1985 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
47,874 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
650cc

D154 BLB Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
  • 47,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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D154 BLB Mileage History

  1. 02/08/200635,468 mi
  2. 27/07/200736,049 mi+581 mi
  3. 25/07/200836,706 mi+657 mi
  4. 28/07/200937,139 mi+433 mi
  5. 28/07/201037,398 mi+259 mi
  6. 27/07/201137,726 mi+328 mi
  7. 01/05/201337,818 mi+92 mi
  8. 08/04/201438,059 mi+241 mi
  9. 29/05/201538,141 mi+82 mi
  10. 06/06/201638,191 mi+50 mi
  11. 16/05/201738,348 mi+157 mi
  12. 30/05/201838,978 mi+630 mi
  13. 30/05/201838,978 mi
  14. 12/06/201939,586 mi+608 mi
  15. 09/09/202042,528 mi+2,942 mi
  16. 16/08/202144,548 mi+2,020 mi
  17. 10/09/202246,679 mi+2,131 mi
  18. 06/11/202347,296 mi+617 mi
  19. 04/11/202447,575 mi+279 mi
  20. 03/11/202547,874 mi+299 mi

Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

D154 BLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW R65 (D154 BLB) between August 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 November 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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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ADVISORY