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DAY 847T

1979 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,131 mi
Last recorded36,131 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 847T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,178 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,646 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 32,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,642 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,631 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,862 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,519 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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DAY 847T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DAY 847T, 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

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What year was DAY 847T registered?

DAY 847T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is DAY 847T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 847T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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