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173 NMK

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,540 mi
Last recorded3,540 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 NMK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 3,540 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 3,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 1,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 18 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 18 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working back left (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 73,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,199 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 71,008 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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173 NMK is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 173 NMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 173 NMK registered?

173 NMK is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 173 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173 NMK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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