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A370 LVS

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,503 mi
Last recorded58,503 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA370 LVS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,503 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,503 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,575 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,549 miles

Corrosion on rear brake arm.

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,549 miles

Corrosion on rear brake arm.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,455 miles

Gearchange rubber worn / split.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,242 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,242 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 55,879 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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A370 LVS is a 1983 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A370 LVS, 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 A370 LVS?

You can check the full history of A370 LVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A370 LVS registered?

A370 LVS is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A370 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A370 LVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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