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B509 TWY

1984 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB509 TWY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 99,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 95,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 91,385 miles

Front Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

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

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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B509 TWY is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B509 TWY, 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 B509 TWY registered?

B509 TWY is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B509 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B509 TWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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