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APF 496Y

1983 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,495 mi
Last recorded49,495 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 496Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 49,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 48,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 48,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 47,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 47,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 43,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,201 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,065 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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APF 496Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 APF 496Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APF 496Y?

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What year was APF 496Y registered?

APF 496Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is APF 496Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APF 496Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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