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A130 FAO

1984 BMW R80

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,615 mi
Last recorded43,615 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,615 miles

n/s rear tyre flat

solonoid and wiring insicure

Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

battry flat. vehicle will not be retested with flat battery ?

n/s rear tyre flat

solonoid and wiring insicure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,541 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 54,532 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal porrly positioned could do with extending

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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A130 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80 in Yellow 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 A130 FAO, 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 A130 FAO registered?

A130 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A130 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A130 FAO 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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