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BKO 505Y

1982 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,367 mi
Last recorded20,367 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKO 505Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 20,059 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 19,626 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 19,605 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,922 miles

Tyres showing signs of age dated 2010.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,588 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,581 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,362 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 15,356 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,595 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 11,637 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 11,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 11,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,512 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 8,467 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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BKO 505Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 BKO 505Y, 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 44 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 BKO 505Y registered?

BKO 505Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BKO 505Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKO 505Y shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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