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B946 MLH

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,643 mi
Last recorded41,643 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB946 MLH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,815 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,980 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 34,980 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,624 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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B946 MLH is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B946 MLH, 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 B946 MLH registered?

B946 MLH is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is B946 MLH safe to buy?

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