MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
NEUTRAL LAMP REMAINS ON ADVISE RECTIFY
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTU 8S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 BTU 8S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BTU 8S?
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What year was BTU 8S registered?
BTU 8S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is BTU 8S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTU 8S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTU 8S have outstanding finance?
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