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B46 VRJ

1985 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,657 mi
Last recorded28,657 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB46 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 28,640 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,220 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,202 miles

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

front tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2014 25,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 25,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,141 miles

Fuel pipe cracking.Wants renewing.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,512 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,002 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 17,735 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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B46 VRJ is a 1985 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B46 VRJ, 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 B46 VRJ registered?

B46 VRJ is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B46 VRJ safe to buy?

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