MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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B172 FEW is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 B172 FEW, 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.
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What year was B172 FEW registered?
B172 FEW is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 11 June 1985.
Is B172 FEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B172 FEW shows 17 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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