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B41 BSD

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,846 mi
Last recorded38,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB41 BSD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,613 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 35,032 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,642 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear borderline reduced damping

Pass 29 Nov 2019 31,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 18,844 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 18,449 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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B41 BSD is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B41 BSD, 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 B41 BSD registered?

B41 BSD is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 18 September 1984.

Is B41 BSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B41 BSD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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