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A199 RWW

1984 BMW R80

White Petrol 785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,730 mi
Last recorded17,730 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 RWW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine785cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,730 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 13,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 10,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,577 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 17,577 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 14,010 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 14,010 miles

All position lamps not working not working when in the key position (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,678 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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A199 RWW is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 785cc 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 A199 RWW, 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 A199 RWW registered?

A199 RWW is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A199 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 RWW 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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