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B157 RPY

1985 BMW R80

White Petrol 785cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,142 mi
Last recorded38,142 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 RPY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine785cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 38,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 35,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 33,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 29,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 25,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 24,178 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,737 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 20,737 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,355 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,586 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,712 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 4,279 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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B157 RPY is a 1985 BMW R80 in White with a 785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 B157 RPY, 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 41 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B157 RPY registered?

B157 RPY is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B157 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B157 RPY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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