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ALA 183S

1978 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,986 mi
Last recorded44,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALA 183S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 44,986 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,955 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,733 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,425 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,284 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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ALA 183S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 ALA 183S, 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 48 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 ALA 183S?

You can check the full history of ALA 183S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ALA 183S registered?

ALA 183S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 29 April 1978.

Is ALA 183S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALA 183S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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