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B796 FAN

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 FAN
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,566 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,137 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,086 miles

Nearside Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,469 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,820 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,820 miles

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

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,580 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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B796 FAN is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B796 FAN, 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 B796 FAN registered?

B796 FAN is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 8 October 1984.

Is B796 FAN safe to buy?

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