MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFT 45V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 BFT 45V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BFT 45V registered?
BFT 45V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 21 February 1980.
Is BFT 45V safe to buy?
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