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B494 UOT

1984 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 UOT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,823 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 35,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 34,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,175 miles

side stand return spring is weak

Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,870 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 26,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 20,898 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,387 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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B494 UOT is a 1984 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B494 UOT, 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.

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What year was B494 UOT registered?

B494 UOT is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B494 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 UOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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