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B224 NUE

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

454 mi
Last recorded454 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 NUE
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 431 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 42 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 24 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,209 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 8,128 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,903 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,259 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,550 miles

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

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.

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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B224 NUE is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B224 NUE, 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 B224 NUE registered?

B224 NUE is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B224 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B224 NUE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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