MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B479 FWA is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 B479 FWA, 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 B479 FWA registered?
B479 FWA is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B479 FWA safe to buy?
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