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A956 WGO

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,114 mi
Last recorded6,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA956 WGO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 6,114 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 5,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 5,141 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 91 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,146 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 27,146 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,862 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,079 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 22,068 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,957 miles

rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 17,945 miles

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

rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,083 miles

the rear tyre is perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 2,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 1,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 1,179 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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A956 WGO is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A956 WGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A956 WGO registered?

A956 WGO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 11 July 1984.

Is A956 WGO safe to buy?

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