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1984 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,240 mi
Last recorded43,240 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA728 DGM
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,240 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,240 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 41,843 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,580 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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A728 DGM is a 1984 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A728 DGM, 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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A728 DGM is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 31 July 1984.

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