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B334 XEV

1985 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,123 mi
Last recorded53,123 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB334 XEV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,061 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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B334 XEV is a 1985 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B334 XEV, 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 B334 XEV registered?

B334 XEV is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B334 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B334 XEV shows 4 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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