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B401 MSB

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,456 mi
Last recorded53,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 MSB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,456 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,456 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,240 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,093 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,637 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,908 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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B401 MSB is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B401 MSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B401 MSB registered?

B401 MSB is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B401 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 MSB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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