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ADL 51X

1981 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,243 mi
Last recorded31,243 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 51X
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,563 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,434 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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ADL 51X is a 1981 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADL 51X, 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 45 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADL 51X?

You can check the full history of ADL 51X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ADL 51X registered?

ADL 51X is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is ADL 51X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 51X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADL 51X have outstanding finance?

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