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A889 NKO

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,099 mi
Last recorded36,099 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA889 NKO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,099 miles

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

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,734 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,431 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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A889 NKO is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A889 NKO, 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 A889 NKO registered?

A889 NKO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A889 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A889 NKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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