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BDC 515Y

1983 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,708 mi
Last recorded3,708 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDC 515Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 3,708 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 3,228 miles

rear brake drum slightly oval.

Pass 7 May 2011 2,670 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 1,710 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Oct 2008 1,229 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 1,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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BDC 515Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 BDC 515Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDC 515Y?

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What year was BDC 515Y registered?

BDC 515Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 5 April 1983.

Is BDC 515Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDC 515Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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