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A69 KBV

1983 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,396 mi
Last recorded59,396 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,396 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 59,396 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,370 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 56,129 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 May 2007 56,021 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 55,905 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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A69 KBV is a 1983 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A69 KBV, 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.

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A69 KBV is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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