MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A979 LWY is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A979 LWY, 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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What year was A979 LWY registered?
A979 LWY is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 17 October 1983.
Is A979 LWY safe to buy?
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