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B479 FWA

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,128 mi
Last recorded59,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 FWA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,128 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 59,128 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 58,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 38,770 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,408 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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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.

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