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B945 ARL

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,417 mi
Last recorded43,417 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 ARL
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 43,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 5 May 2023 43,405 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 42,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,111 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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B945 ARL is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B945 ARL, 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 B945 ARL registered?

B945 ARL is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B945 ARL safe to buy?

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