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B945 VYW

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,214 mi
Last recorded94,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,925 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 88,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,217 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 82,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,038 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 VYW is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B945 VYW, 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 B945 VYW registered?

B945 VYW is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B945 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B945 VYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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