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B550 TUA

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,076 mi
Last recorded39,076 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 TUA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 39,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,066 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,064 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,064 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,144 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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B550 TUA is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B550 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.

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What year was B550 TUA registered?

B550 TUA is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is B550 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B550 TUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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