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B964 VYW

1984 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,305 mi
Last recorded29,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB964 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 29,305 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,960 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 28,960 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 21,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,079 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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B964 VYW is a 1984 BMW R80 in Silver with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B964 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 B964 VYW registered?

B964 VYW is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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