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A131 FAO

1984 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,510 mi
Last recorded22,510 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,510 miles

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar rubber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded ALL (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 22,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar rubber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded ALL (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 22,505 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perishing

Road spring corroded Sidecar (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar top mount Bushing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Sidecar (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 22,505 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

Road spring corroded Sidecar (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar top mount Bushing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Sidecar (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,525 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar Mount bushing slight perishing (underneath) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Sidecar tyre slight deteriorating

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar top shock bush slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 53,525 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective Fuel cap sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar Mount bushing slight perishing (underneath) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Sidecar tyre slight deteriorating

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar top shock bush slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 7,701 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Sidecar shock top bush deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2021 7,701 miles

Front Position lamp not working Sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Sidecar shock top bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2020 7,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 7,273 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 6,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 6,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 5,253 miles

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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A131 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A131 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 A131 FAO registered?

A131 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is A131 FAO safe to buy?

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