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CTY 1V

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,998 mi
Last recorded22,998 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTY 1V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 22,998 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 22,998 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,928 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 22,928 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,572 miles

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

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 10,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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CTY 1V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CTY 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTY 1V registered?

CTY 1V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 19 June 1980.

Is CTY 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTY 1V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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