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A117 KBU

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,664 mi
Last recorded43,664 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 KBU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2012 43,664 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,177 miles

Ignition Key Slightly Fouling On Top Edge of Instrument Cowl but is Not Adversely Affecting Steering Contols.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 42,177 miles

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

Ignition Key Slightly Fouling On Top Edge of Instrument Cowl but is Not Adversely Affecting Steering Contols.

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,546 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 38,546 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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A117 KBU is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A117 KBU, 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 A117 KBU registered?

A117 KBU is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is A117 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A117 KBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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