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B19 GUV

1986 BMW R80

Green Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 GUV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit REPLACE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

mileage not displayed

Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,202 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 19,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 18,702 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,111 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 17,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2009 7,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 7,160 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,953 miles

exhaust system loud

handle bar / controls on limit of reach at full lock

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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B19 GUV is a 1986 BMW R80 in Green with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,480 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 B19 GUV, 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 40 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 GUV registered?

B19 GUV is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is B19 GUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 GUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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