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B547 TUA

1984 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,599 mi
Last recorded7,599 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB547 TUA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 7,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 6,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 6,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 6,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 5,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 4,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 2,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 1,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 366 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,483 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 26,559 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,352 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,947 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,935 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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B547 TUA is a 1984 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B547 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B547 TUA registered?

B547 TUA is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 29 August 1984.

Is B547 TUA safe to buy?

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