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BON 843V

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,650 mi
Last recorded53,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 843V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,650 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,831 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,357 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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BON 843V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 BON 843V, 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 47 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 BON 843V?

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What year was BON 843V registered?

BON 843V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is BON 843V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 843V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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