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AVW 576S

1978 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,115 mi
Last recorded20,115 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 576S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,115 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 20,115 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,108 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 19,723 miles

Lower Fork yoke excessively corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 13,909 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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AVW 576S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AVW 576S, 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 AVW 576S?

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What year was AVW 576S registered?

AVW 576S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is AVW 576S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVW 576S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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