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B193 YFL

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,417 mi
Last recorded35,417 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB193 YFL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,969 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,207 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,654 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,621 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 18,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,576 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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B193 YFL is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 B193 YFL, 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 42 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B193 YFL registered?

B193 YFL is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 29 September 1984.

Is B193 YFL safe to buy?

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