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APL 144T

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 144T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 May 2019 68,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,654 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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APL 144T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 APL 144T, 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 47 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 APL 144T?

You can check the full history of APL 144T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was APL 144T registered?

APL 144T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is APL 144T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 144T shows 7 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 APL 144T have outstanding finance?

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