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A335 HBV

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,115 mi
Last recorded36,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA335 HBV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,294 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 57,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 57,978 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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A335 HBV is a 1983 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 A335 HBV, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A335 HBV?

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What year was A335 HBV registered?

A335 HBV is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A335 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A335 HBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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